Masterclass: Communication Skills in Public and Patient Involvement
Tuesday 21/06/2016, 13:00 – 16:30, Stopford Building

This half-day workshop has been designed for researchers who would like to improve their communication skills for the purposes of involving the public in research.

Attendees should have a basic understanding of what patient and public involvement either having attended the Introduction to Patient and Public Involvement workshop (FMHSS6018) and/or prior experience of involving the public in research as collaborators not participants.

By the end of this workshop you will have explored:

  • How to negotiate with public contributors when making decisions
  • How to manage expectations
  • How to manage difficult situations and disagreements
  • How to get the best out of PPI/E activities and events through better collaborative working with different stakeholders.
  • Transferable skills in leading and facilitating meetings and events that will be valuable to all areas of academic life.

Facilitators: The workshop is delivered by Claire Planner, Dr Sarah Knowles and Dr Rebecca Morris along with members of the public members of the PRIMER PPI group.

Register: To book your place on this free course, visit: https://app.manchester.ac.uk/FMHSS6023