Consultancy Support Programmes
We provide expert speech coaching and communication strategy for nominees in Kenya’s parliamentary confirmation hearings, ensuring impactful messaging and confident delivery.
Our Consultancy Support Programmes
Parliamentary Confirmation Hearing Preparation
The Parliamentary Confirmation Hearing process in Kenya, premised on the Constitution’s Article 152 (2), involves the President’s nominations for key positions. The names are transmitted to Parliament, where the Speaker communicates the Presidential decision to the full house. He then delegates the process to the relevant Parliamentary Committee for consideration and onto the eventual hearings broadcasted on live television to the wider public.
This process requires nominees to understand the complexities deeply embedded in the political, social and economic system and generate messages that focus on communicating effectively to build public confidence, validate the President’s judgment, and set the tone for their tenure.
Our consultants serve as Speech Coaches and Communication Advisors for Cabinet Secretaries and Senior Government nominees during their confirmation process by guiding the preparation, message design and development, and presentation simulations using our Communicate, Connect & Create model.
Speech Content Design and Development
Finding the right words and delivering them in the appropriate way to the right people is the essence of Jade Communications work. Clients bring us in to help them decide what to say and how to say it. We begin by evaluating their communication styles, and then we listen, research, gather information, and collect our thoughts. This process of analysis and careful thinking enables us to produce content which is not only well written and spoken but also effective- getting the style and tone exactly right for the intended audience.
The Executive Speech Preparation Assistant (ESPA)
The ESPA supports busy professionals in crafting impactful, customised speeches and presentation aids. They handle research, audience analysis, and daily communication to refine the content, ensuring readiness for important engagements. Services include preparing speeches, rehearsal coordination, and creating tailored presentation materials.
Depending on the kind of speech preparation assignments, we offer three engagement models:
Fixed Bid Model
For well-defined speech projects with a clear scope and deadline, Jade Communications Ltd provides a structured model for researching, designing, and packaging speeches. Clients and Jade agree on project hours, with 50% of the cost paid upfront. A consultant works within the estimated hours, notifying clients if additional time is needed due to unforeseen issues. Engagement includes email, phone, and in-person meetings. Rates start at 10 hours per week.
Retainer/Resource Model
For regular speech preparation, clients can pay monthly in advance for 10, 20, or 40 hours per week. An Executive Speech Preparation Assistant will be available during these hours, which must be used weekly or will lapse. Jade Communications ensures quality through client-guided work and a buddy system, providing backup in case of unavailability. For time-sensitive tasks, hiring two assistants is recommended.
Quick Speech Model (Hourly Basis)
The Jade QuickSpeech Service is ideal for tight deadlines. Simply email a detailed request, and we’ll provide a cost and timeline estimate. Once payment is received, work begins immediately. Our ESPA’s task includes editing speeches for new audiences, conducting internet research, creating customised speeches PowerPoint presentations, and standardizing speech materials.
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