Simulated evidence sessions, from delivering key messages through a lengthy Q&A to handling a team appearance in front of a committee.
Want to be seen as on top of things with a good handle on the issues? Use our training to simulate a range of evidence giving sessions from Select Committees to Enquiries.
We have worked with senior executives to better understand the process and their role in it: from delivering key messages in a lengthy Q&A session, supplying supporting evidence and showing how to handle a team appearance.
The ability to answer scrutiny confidently, stay on message under repeated and overlapping questions, and bridge from a difficult question back to the facts that matter.
A really thought-provoking day and one that I feel has challenged the way we have traditionally approached our work. Many thanks.
Frequently asked questions about select committee preparation.
Bespoke coaching to prepare a witness or panel of witnesses for a parliamentary select committee or inquiry hearing, covering message development, the format and procedure of the session, and rehearsal through simulated questioning.
As soon as you know you’re giving evidence. Message development and simulated questioning both benefit from time to rehearse and refine, though Jawsmith can also work to a tight timescale ahead of a short-notice hearing.
Yes. Every programme is built around your evidence, your organisation’s context and the committee or inquiry you’re appearing in front of, rather than generic media training.
Yes. Mock hearings simulate a range of evidence-giving sessions, from delivering key messages in a lengthy Q&A to handling a team appearance, followed by detailed feedback on message discipline and delivery.
Hilary Jeffs has prepared senior executives and their teams for select committee and public inquiry appearances across regulators, arm’s length bodies and national agencies.
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