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David Torrance, Freelance journalist, Author, Political commentator

David Torrance currently works as an Edinburgh-based freelance writer, journalist, public relations consultant and broadcaster, covering politics for STV, supplying obituaries to the Herald and writing historical comment pieces for the Scotsman.

The author of many books, David's first, The Scottish Secretaries, was published to critical acclaim in 2006; his second, George Younger: A Life Well Lived, followed in 2008, while his third, 'We in Scotland' – Thatcherism in a Cold Climate, was published in 2009.

His latest book is Great Scottish Speeches (Luath) and forthcoming texts include a semi-authorised biography of David Steel and an edited work on the Scottish Conservative Party (Edinburgh University Press).
 
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Taking Charge of Your Career  17 May 2012

  • Strategic career planning is an essential skill for motivated individuals. Career progression in the public sector is increasingly challenging, but for those with a clear strategic direction, there are still opportunities to progress, advance and develop. Applying your skills and proactively overcoming personal limiting assumptions can give enormous benefits to the individual and the organisation. Read More

Understanding FOI Requests 23 May 2012

  • By the end of the day, delegates will understand the context, the current procedure and the emerging trends surrounding the process. Exemptions and vexatious requests will be dealt with, and delegates will leave feeling confident in their ability to respond to FOI requests correctly and efficiently. Read More

A Guide to Becoming a Mutual  20 June 2012

  • Throughout the day, delegates will develop the idea of a mutual as an alternative to ‘business as usual’ and will leave with a complete overview of the mutual model, how to implement it and how to support it in the future.. Read More 

Understanding Public Sector Finance 26 June 2012

  • Led by the Institute of Fiscal Studies, this one-day training day will aim to provide a comprehensive education in the nature of finance in the public sector. Read More

Effective Verbal Communication 10 July 2012

  • Join communications consultant Sandra Miller on this one-day course to maximise your verbal ability. Sandra has over 15 years' experience as a communication skills consultant, trainer and coach, working with bodies like Greenwich PCT and Bexley Council and the BBC, as well as leading private firms Deloitte and JP Morgan. Read More