Interviewing Skills for Overview & Scrutiny Committees

Effective questioning and interviewing skills are imperative in order to get the best from a witness. These skills will help councillors feel confident in their approach and line of questioning and also help put the witness at ease which will result in a more thorough inquiry.

Councillors will learn the key skills of listening, questioning and probing and feel fully equipped to prepare for an interview. Practical techniques include preparing a questioning plan and agreeing a good practice code for the future. There will also be the opportunity to practice your new found interview technique and receive feedback from other councillors and witnesses in a safe environment.

Impact/outcomes

By attending this course you will be able to:

• Identify your role in and strategies for effective scrutiny
• Prepare an effective questioning strategy
• Carry out effective scrutiny

 Programme

• Effective scrutiny - planning , the stages of and responsibilities
• Evidence and data
• Effective interviewing skills - Questioning and listening
• Skills practice

Who should attend

Councillors

Councillor courses can be run morning, afternoon and evening to suit councillor availability and busy schedules. Please contact us for more information.

 

 

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