Resources

Key Questions for Developing a Communication Strategy

This worksheet includes an exercise that helps develop a communication strategy. This document was developed by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Building Your Message

This exercise provides key questions to consider for developing a communications strategy. This document was made by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Preparing a Press Release

Providing an example of a press release, this document offers recommendations and tips for preparing one. This document was created by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Preparing an Effective Political Speech

This document provides tips and examples for developing a persuasive political speech. This document was produced by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Speechwriting 101

This guide provides five key steps to writing a strong speech and tips for delivery preparation. This guide was created by the Women’s Democracy Network at the International Republican Institute (IRI).

Strategies for Working with Difficult Individuals

Sometimes individuals are hesitant to change. This guide offers tools to work with individuals who are uncomfortable with change. This document was produced by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Ten Rules of Leadership

This document provides ten tips for a politician to strengthen his/her leadership while serving in government. This document was developed by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Questionnaire and Guide for Personal Security

Geared toward women, this guide assesses their level of security and safety and how to plan accordingly. This guide was created by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Una Guia Para Partidos Politicos

Providing case studies, this document highlights how to begin the process of working with coalitions. This manual was developed by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights.

Tips for Making an Effective Speech or Presentation

This document provides recommendations for making an effective speech. The recommendations include preparation tips, practice tips, and tips for delivery of the speech. This document was made by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Open Budgetary Process