What truly makes the difference in a meeting with an EU decision-maker?
Often, it is not only what you say, but how you say it, how you structure your message and how well you understand the person sitting across the table.
Inside the Room: Communicating with decision-makers at EU level is a practical training designed for professionals who need to present complex issues to EU policymakers clearly and efficiently. EU decision-makers operate under significant time pressure and often deal with highly technical topics across multiple policy areas. Being able to communicate your message in a structured, concise and relevant way is therefore essential.
This training focuses on how to translate technical, organisational or business perspectives into policy messages tailored to different EU audiences. Participants will learn how to prepare and structure meetings, manage speaking time effectively and build constructive, long-term relationships with EU actors.
A key feature of this programme is its strong practical component. The training is built around a series of role-play exercises and simulations, allowing participants to practice real-life meeting situations with EU decision-makers. These exercises are led by trainers with direct institutional experience, who can provide feedback from the perspective of policymakers themselves.
The training covers topics such as:
- Understanding the perspective and constraints of EU decision-makers
- Tailoring messages to different institutions and policy actors
- Structuring and preparing effective meetings
- Communicating complex and technical issues clearly
- Managing speaking time and prioritising key messages
- Building credibility and long-term professional relationships with EU stakeholders
- Practical simulations and role-play exercises with feedback
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for public affairs professionals, policy officers, industry representatives, NGOs, regional offices and anyone who interacts with EU institutions and needs to communicate complex issues to policymakers in a clear and persuasive way.
The training is highly interactive and practice-oriented, making it particularly useful for professionals who regularly participate in meetings with EU institutions or are preparing to do so.
How to register to this training?
Contact us directly: info@e-t-i.eu for a customised proposal
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The open registration will be soon available.