Writing briefs for ministers and executives

This course maps to capability: 3
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Member
$616.00
Group Booking
$627.00
Non-Member
$649.00

Overview

This course focuses on the writing of clear, concise briefs that meet a minister’s or the senior executives’ needs. It demonstrates how to provide structured, logical evidence and arguments that answer the key questions.

Course Content

This course helps participants use clear thinking and writing skills to produce quality briefs for ministers and senior executives. Participants use real life government scenarios and work on their own briefs to develop clear, logical briefs that meet the needs of ministers and senior executives. They also learn the principles of writing cabinet minutes, answers to parliamentary questions and media statements.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should be able to:

  • understand the role of briefs
  • understand the needs of their readers
  • gather effective evidence
  • structure information well
  • develop clear and persuasive arguments
  • write clearly and well.

Benefits to your organisation

  • productivity savings by reducing editing and rewriting time
  • tighter, well written briefs for ministers and senior staff
  • increased staff skills and confidence

Benefits to you

  • better writing and thinking skills
  • needs of your audience understood
  • sound framework and model for writing briefs