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• Communicating to Large Audiences: Pairing Messages to People

  Duration: 3 hours
  Participants: Approximately 20

  Our experiences affect how we interact with the world and people around us. 

  Researchers may struggle to create one message that resonates with different people, many of whom have had vasty different experiences over the course of their lives.

  In this program, researchers learn to build and share a coherent, accurate, and engaging message that resonates with people with different experiences, backgrounds, and cultures.

  Contact us to learn more and book Communicating to Large Audiences.

• Building Bridges: Connecting Science and Policy

  Duration: 3 hours
  Participants: Approximately 20

  Scientists can help policymakers apply research findings and help individuals and societies. But bridging the gap between research and politics takes time, trust, and commitment.

  Participants will learn to build positive relationships based in mutual respect, trust, and integrity with public officials across levels of government.

  Contact us to learn more and book Building Bridges.

• Small-Group Coaching

  Duration: 3 hours
  Participants: Approximately 10

  Researchers preparing for a specific situation can work with our experts and a small group of peers to refine and practice delivering a message.

  Participants will get honest, constructive, individualized feedback before they step up to the podium, into a high-stakes conversation, or similar situation.

  Contact us to learn more and book Small-Group Coaching.

• Writing for your Audience
   

  Duration: 3 hours
  Participants: Approximately 20

  Good writing is an effective way to share research with many people. Blogs, opinion pieces, and other media channels can spread  information far and wide.

  In this program, researchers will learn strategies to improve their writing. It focuses on writing for general audiences. The program's principles can be applied to academic writing, grant proposals and other technical pieces.

  Contact us to learn more and book Writing for your Audience.

 

 

A Unique Approach to Communication Training

The Alda Method is central to all our programs. The Alda Method combines social science research, applied improvisation, and communication strategies.

Our programs help experts build bridges between their knowledge and others'. This helps everyone more fully engage in the wonder and joy of research.

20,000 people have learned to build trust and foster engagement

Thousands of people have learned better ways to foster trust, create authentic interpersonal connections, and share the wonder and joy of science.

Join them.