Members Workshop Two: Effective communication for non-technical audiences – Americas

9 June 2026 3:30pm – 5.00pm CLT / EDT

Making what you know make sense for others

The rigour that makes your research credible to other researchers can sometimes make it inaccessible to everyone else. This workshop provides an approach to translating complex modelling and economic research for the people who need to act on it. First, we will address how to identify the frames and messages that are relevant to your specific audience. Second, we will practice taking complex modelling and economic findings and presenting them in a way that non-technical readers can understand and act on. You will practise with a real example from your own work.

You will come away with…

• A practical reframing of one of your own research findings for government, community, or funder audiences
• A simple message structure and approach you can apply to any future communication
• Techniques for communicating uncertainty
• Tips on drafting clear, audience-appropriate written communications

This workshop is one of seven in RESET’s Communications for Influence programme, running May–October 2026. We intend to repeat these courses in 2027. The programme was developed from research with MCET members identifying the skills that matter most for building research influence.

Each session is practical and immediately applicable. You will work with your own research and leave with something you can act on. After each workshop, participants join a shared peer community for ongoing feedback and collaboration. Complete any four workshops, including the capstone, to earn a RESET Communications Certificate. The workshops are free to all RESET members.