Speaking Truth to Power Through Facts, Context and Perspectives (TRN154)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1 hour

Audience

Employees

Description

"Speaking Truth to Power" is a favoured expression in the workplace, often used to guide the manner in which advice is given. This online self-paced course explores the meaning and misconceptions behind the notion of speaking truth to power, and the resulting dynamic between advisors (public servants) and decision-makers (elected officials). Participants will be given opportunities to reflect on the necessary facts, context, perspectives and nuances needed to influence the decision-making process within and external to their organization.

Topics include:

• examining the perceptions of truth and power in democratic systems
• reflecting on the role of advisors in providing advice to decision-making authorities
• identifying the dynamic between advisors and decision makers
• acknowledging the responsibility of public servants to contribute to properly informed democratic institutions