Essential Presentation Skills for Government

We live in a world of video, webinars, Teams meetings and smartphones, but when faced with giving a presentation, many of us open PowerPoint and start making dot points. You’ll be introduced to the keys to commanding your presentation space, body language and voice, and using the presentation tools and supporting technology behind you. We’ll also discuss the tips and tricks of presenting online – from sharing screens to managing conversations.

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.

Artificial Intelligence: How to navigate AI in Government communication

(previously Navigating AI in Government Communications)

AI is impacting Government communication – through the introduction of Microsoft Co-Pilot, but also changing the community. From the trust levels of your stakeholders to the way the community uses AI to communicate with you, navigating AI in your department or agency is more than “we have Co-Pilot.”

Coaching Masterclass: Navigating Teams and Difficult Conversations

Coaching is becoming more of an effective skill as the dynamics of your workplace change. It’s more than just management; it is now about balancing different temperaments and generations, key people with different pressures and challenges, and navigating an online environment which brings a whole raft of new dynamics to your team.

Analysing and Presenting Data (Online)

How can you use data to make evidence-informed decisions? Learn the purpose of data analysis as well as a range of analytical techniques and applications. In addition to this, you will also gain an understanding of how to effectively present data to persuade and inform.

Communications Masterclass in Government

Explore in-depth the tools and strategies you can use to transform your communications in government to have maximum engagement and impact. Whether you communicate internally or externally, this course will help save time and stress in producing content that will get you the greatest returns.

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.

Strategic Thinking

No organisation can do everything or be all things to all people. Strategy setting involves making choices about what an organisation will do and what it will not do. Strategies provide clear guidance about how an organisation will change and how its limited resources will be deployed. Strategic thinking is essential for all leaders and is necessary to create smart strategies and identify improvements. This course is ideal for those who are ready to take the lead in the workplace and advance their strategic thinking.

Fundamental Skills of Management Series

Enhance your general management skills and take your leadership and strategic thinking capabilities to the next level. This dynamic series includes modules on introduction to management, finance, project management, operational excellence and strategic management. This fundamental series will build your core management skills for personal and organisational success.

Introduction to Supervision and Management

This course is designed to give you an introduction to your new world of supervision and management and also to provide you with foundational models and approaches to supervision and management.

Managing Public Sector Budgets

Are you a non-finance person working with financial reports, budgets or liaising with finance staff? Learn the fundamental elements of developing, contributing to, and managing budgets within the government budgeting framework. By the end of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to manage your budget and work with departmental finance teams and processes.

Managing Your Project: An Introduction to Project Management

Develop the practical skills, tools and knowledge needed for planning, controlling and contributing to projects within your own organisation and beyond.