Message Workshop
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A message workshop helps people from different departments come together to discuss, debate and agree-upon messages to deliver in communications initiatives, particularly for media relations and internal communications campaigns. All too often, these types of workshops tilt toward the most vocal of participants, or grow paralysed because it turns into a detailed writing exercise. Instead, this workshop uses a variety of small team exercises to lift concepts and potential messages to the surface, so the team democratically can choose the best and most appropriate messages.
Suggested Participants
Anyone with knowledge, experience or expertise of the topic, particularly those who are fluent with ideas and concepts they want conveyed in the campaign, no matter the audience. Team members may come from any of the following areas:
- Senior management
- Marketing
- Sales
- Medical education
- Product support
- Operations and logistics
- Research and development
- Legal
- Human resources
- Procurement
Workshop Outcomes
Starting with a review of the message house tool as a basic format and construct, the workshop uses any of the following elements to reach concensus:
- Group discussion
- Small group brainstorms to define the potential areas for messages
- Solo brainwriting exercises
The goal is to come away with a good working draft of the messages, which the communications or marketing teams take away and hone into deliverable messages by the campaign spokespeople. This workshop might lead eventually to Media Spokesperson Training.
Workshop Details
There is no maximum number of participants, as the workshop often requires a large group of knowledgable people to start the discussion and debate. Most workshops range from 6 to 16 people. Agendas and length vary from 2 to 4 hours.
For More Information
Please use the form below to contact me for more information about the workshop, to discuss how it might conducted or adapted to suit your participants, or to receive more detailed information, such as a sample agenda or initial estimate. You might also check out my page on Engagement Logistics.
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