Engender Training
Prove it! - Setting Gender and Equality Indicators and Evidencing Impact
This one day workshop will be held on March 31st 2008 in Edinburgh. It is intended for those working in the public sector who are tasked with implementing the equality duties. Full programme and booking form here
Engendering Change - Political Skills Training
Engender runs political skills training courses for women throughout Scotland.
The aim of the training:
The aim of the training is to provide women with the tools to help their organisations/community get their voices heard by decision/policy makers.
The training is aimed at women who are active in the voluntary/community sector in either a paid or voluntary capacity and who want to make a difference within their organisation/community, to have their case heard and listened to by decision/policy makers.
It is intended for women who have:
- some experience of campaigning and trying to make their case
- taken part in some basic confidence building/assertiveness training
- an issue they want to do something about
- a focus on women experiencing social exclusion
What will the training achieve?
The training aims to provide women with:
- an understanding of decision making processes
- an understanding of some of the barriers to equality
- skills to put together and make their case effectively
- lobbying and campaigning skills
- skills to help them think strategically and build alliances
- confidence to take their case forward
We particularly welcome applications from groups who are under-represented
in the decision making process.
Approach:
The training will draw upon women’s experiences of trying to make a difference, positive and negative. Participants will be expected to identify a real issue/area where they want to make a difference before the course starts.
The training course is delivered over 4 days, each day covering different areas and participants will get most out of the training if they attend all 4 days. However, it is possible to be flexible and to tailor the course and deliver each section/day on a stand-alone basis.
