The Strong Towns Approach To Messaging
Course Description:
Effective communication is the cornerstone of building strong, resilient communities. Whether you're sharing complex ideas, engaging local news, or reaching out to public officials, the way you communicate can inspire action and bring people together.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Communicate with Confidence: Discover strategies to convey your message clearly—even if you’re not an expert.
- Break Down Complex Ideas: Master the art of translating complex concepts into plain language that resonates with your audience.
- Leverage Local News: Learn how to work with local news outlets to amplify your message and gain community support.
- Engage Public Officials: Find out how to effectively include public officials in your communications, fostering collaboration and influence.
- Build a Strategic Communications Plan: Create a practical communications plan tailored to your Local Conversation's goals.
Why Take This Course?
Great ideas can only spark change if they’re communicated well. This course equips you with the tools and techniques to inspire action, rally community support, and advance the Strong Towns movement in your area.
This Training Is Essential for Stage 2 Group Leaders
We ask all of our group leaders who are in Stage 2 to take this training course. We provide these resources to help you become an even more effective communicator than you already are. By mastering these communication skills, you'll be better equipped to lead meaningful conversations and inspire action within your community.
Ready to make your voice heard? Enroll now and learn to communicate with impact!
See What's in the Course
- Communicating Well (4:18)
- Getting Started in Your Communications Efforts (21:09)
- Translating Complex Ideas into Plain Language (17:46)
- Local News and Your Local Conversation (5:39)
- Communicating Well (Even if You're Not An Expert) (7:28)
- Including Public Officials in Your Comms Efforts (6:52)
- Activity: Create a Communications Plan