Writing ministerial briefings

DESCRIPTION

A fundamental role of a government department is to prepare a range of briefings for its ministers. It is vital that these briefings are clear, concise and accurate. This half-day workshop will develop your skills in planning, writing, editing and proofreading briefings, so that they meet departmental standards and ministerial expectations.

OUTCOMES

At the end of this workshop, you will return to your workplace with:

  • a deeper understanding of the role briefings s play in government and the need for timeliness and accuracy

  • an increased understanding of the departmental processes for preparing briefings

  • a greater understanding of the level of detail expected in each section of briefings

  • a superior quality control checklist for evaluating briefings.

DELIVERY

The workshop is an informative, interactive one which will include short presentations, group discussions and practical case studies and exercises. Throughout the workshop you will have the opportunity to review relevant departmental documents and apply the skills learned.