Communications Masterclass in Government

Developing Your Editing Skills

If you’re required to provide editing or feedback on written work in your project team, agency or department, you understand the time, quality and people management pressures that come with it.

Editing is more than simply making corrections and understanding the style guide.

In fact, editing requires a strategic eye as much as one for style. In this workshop, we will cover the spectrum of editing, from editing the strategy through to editing for structure. You will explore editing for style as well as managing what can sometimes be the hardest part of the editing process, which is managing the people who have produced the writing you are suggesting needs to change.

Essential Writing Skills for Government

(formerly Effective Writing for Government)

Effective communication in the 21st century requires a strong understanding of both your audience and the best practice tools for crafting engaging and persuasive content. Government communication takes time and energy to produce, and its biggest challenge can often be holding and then keeping that attention. Learn the written techniques for engaging your intended audience.

How To Write Effective Meeting Minutes

Writing meeting minutes that are straightforward, highly readable and action-focused are important to the success of your meetings. Gain the skills to record and prepare meeting minutes concisely and with purpose and learn the vital techniques to improve the quality of your minutes.

Navigating AI in Government Communications

AI is not coming, it is here.

It is impacting the work of government whether your department or agency has taken a position on it or not. AI is somewhat of a moving feast within government, with the spectrum of usage ranging from a blanket no from some agencies to a cautious toe-in-the-water with others, and some departments embracing the technology.