Content
This course, delivered by a facilitator with an engaging and supportive learning style, focuses on how to:
- develop a clear purpose
- write in plain language
- prepare content that’s concise
- tailor material for your readers
Outcomes
- Learn tools that will enable you to write more succinctly
- Understand how to structure content so it’s more logical and easier to read
- Develop skills in how to write with more impact
- Build confidence in your ability to translate complex material into plain English
Who Should Attend
The course will suit professionals who don’t have hours to study the theory of language. It suits those seeking practical advice they can implement immediately, to grow their writing skills. The content includes a mix of foundational and intermediate writing tools. Whether your workplace writing is focussed on emails, correspondence or reports, this course will support professional development.
Benefits to You and Your Organisation
- Increased confidence in writing
- Increased ability to produce high-quality writing
- Increased clarity and succinctness of written material
- Increased understanding of public sector writing
- Time and money saved through improvements to the quality of written communication.
Learn about our speakers
Kristen Barry
Managing Director
Fourth Pillar Communications
With 35 years’ professional experience, including more than a decade as an accredited trainer, Kristen Barry has facilitated courses for hundreds of managers and staff in government and not-for-profit organisations around Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Course participants regularly comment on Kristen’s engaging and inclusive style, and her ability to make concepts easy to learn.
Kristen’s career includes roles as a broadcast journalist, ministerial adviser and communications executive. Kristen holds a Master’s degree in Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and trainer qualifications.
Upcoming course availability
April 2023
Tuesday, 04 April 2023
BOOKED OUT - email registrations@sa.ipaa.org.au to be added to the waitlist.
June 2023
Thursday, 15 June 2023
Format
Online
Duration
1 half day
9:00am-1.00pm (8:45am registration)
Competency framework
Entry Level Core (ASO1-ASO2)
Front Line Core (ASO2-ASO5)
(this competency framework is provided as a guide only)
Inclusions
Workbook and Resources
Location
Online via Zoom
Costs
Personal Member $260
State Government Employee Member $295
Corporate Member $305
Non-Member $325