Negotiation

Once you have some workable learning outcomes it is important to meet the service user or carer to discuss the session. Keep an open mind - they may have fresh ideas that you wouldn't have thought of yourself.

Set the scene with information about who the students are, roughly how many, what stage of their stage of training they are at, and how much experience they have.

Discuss the format of the session - depending on the person's experience and confidence, agree with them whether they will teach independently, lead the session with you supporting, run the session jointly with you, lead parts of the session, or contribute with you leading or facilitating.

Whilst you will be used to negotiating when inviting speakers from practice or other academic staff, there are some differences that need consideration when inviting people who are living with the relevant issue or condition on a day to day basis. These are covered in the 'practical issues' section.