Resources for Trainers

Collaboration and Advocacy Techniques (3 Lessons)

This course illustrates a wide range of tools and techniques that can be used to improve collaboration and knowledge sharing, and provides guidance on conducting collaborative food security assessments. The course also introduces the concept of advocacy and the various advocacy techniques required to influence different audiences.

> Trainer Notes (word, 129 kb)
> Download complete set of training materials (zip file, 13.5 Mb)

> See also: Practical Guides for Knowledge Sharing

Lesson 1: Techniques for improving collaborative work

This lesson presents a wide range of collaboration tools and techniques which can be used to help strengthen group work, shared thinking and learning.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 2.7 Mb)
> Learner Notes (word, 100 kb)

Lesson 2: Deciding on a collaborative assessment

This lesson illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of conducting collaborative assessments. It also describes the process for developing a collaborative work plan and presents networking techniques and methods for more effective collaboration.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 366 kb)
> Learner Notes (word, 300 kb)
> Exercises (word, 149 kb)

Lesson 3: Advocacy

This lesson explores the variety of factors that may persuade policy makers to create desired change in policy outcomes. The lesson describes the advocacy process and the various strategies and techniques used to influence different audience groups.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 465 kb)
> Learner Notes (word, 337 kb)
> Exercises (word, 146 kb)