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Half Day | Max. 20 Participants
Workshop Outcomes
- Understand the importance and principles of effective and impactful writing
- Understand and apply the specific writing skills and techniques which relate to Ministerial Briefings and Parliamentary Questions
- Improved capacity to communicate complex ideas and policies specific to government writing
- Develop a critical mindset and commitment to improve written communication
Topics Covered
- The fundamentals and principles of effective written communication which has clarity of purpose and the meets the needs of the specific audience
- The background and critical skills required to research, prepare and write concise and high quality Ministerial Briefings and responses to Parliamentary Questions
- Techniques for critical analysis and editing of written communication to ensure it meets the purpose of the audience
- How to better prepare for the specific environment and context of the agency and role in which you work
Location
- Willing to work remote
- Willing to work interstate
- Willing to work internationally
How can this workshop be delivered?
- Face to face
Overview
Written communication is a critically important skill for public servants. Clear and impactful written communication is fundamental to the image and reputation of all government departments. This workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques and skills which underpin effective writing applicable to the needs of individual agencies and Ministers. Participants will be engaged in practical exercises which provide opportunities to apply these skills to clear and concise Ministerial Briefings and Parliamentary Questions. Importantly, participants will be equipped with skills and insights about impactful writing which will give them confidence in applying what they have learned to the workplace.
Workshop Outcomes
- Understand the importance and principles of effective and impactful writing
- Understand and apply the specific writing skills and techniques which relate to Ministerial Briefings and Parliamentary Questions
- Improved capacity to communicate complex ideas and policies specific to government writing
- Develop a critical mindset and commitment to improve written communication
Topics Covered
- The fundamentals and principles of effective written communication which has clarity of purpose and the meets the needs of the specific audience
- The background and critical skills required to research, prepare and write concise and high quality Ministerial Briefings and responses to Parliamentary Questions
- Techniques for critical analysis and editing of written communication to ensure it meets the purpose of the audience
- How to better prepare for the specific environment and context of the agency and role in which you work
Who is this workshop for
This workshop is designed for early career public servants and those who have some experience in writing for government. The workshop specifically focuses on the writing principles applicable to both Ministerial Briefings Notes and Parliamentary Questions.
Handouts/materials provided
Participants will be provided with a copy of workshop slides and handouts used during the workshop.
What to bring
Participants are asked to bring examples of themes or topics which form the basis for written communication they have or may be required to produce in their role.
Facilitator
About the facilitator
Julie's area of passion is the development of leaders with integrity. Julie has had a long career in education and the public service. Her public service encompassed both state and federal agencies including: Department of Premier and Cabinet, The Office of the Auditor General and The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. In these roles her work included the provision of advice on government policies, the preparation of Ministerial briefing notes, responses to Parliamentary Questions and Ministerial speeches.
She has two undergraduate degrees, in Education and the Arts, a Masters of Industrial Relations and a Doctorate which examined Ethical Leadership conducted with Chief Executive Officers of both the public and private sectors.
Her research and corporate work has covered such areas as values held by university students, the ethical dilemmas faced by local government planners, police and executives in Sri Lanka.
She has conducted many forums on ethics and leadership in both the public and private sectors at a state and national level. Julie has also been invited to work and present on ethics and leadership internationally in Sri Lanka, Singapore, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and, most recently, Italy.
Julie taught Business Ethics and Corporate Governance at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. She has appeared regularly in various media outlets including radio, television and print media speaking about business ethics.
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About the facilitator
Julie's area of passion is the development of leaders with integrity. Julie has had a long career in education and the public service. Her public service encompassed both state and federal agencies including: Department of Premier and Cabinet, The Office of the Auditor General and The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. In these roles her work included the provision of advice on government policies, the preparation of Ministerial briefing notes, responses to Parliamentary Questions and Ministerial speeches.
She has two undergraduate degrees, in Education and the Arts, a Masters of Industrial Relations and a Doctorate which examined Ethical Leadership conducted with Chief Executive Officers of both the public and private sectors.
Her research and corporate work has covered such areas as values held by university students, the ethical dilemmas faced by local government planners, police and executives in Sri Lanka.
She has conducted many forums on ethics and leadership in both the public and private sectors at a state and national level. Julie has also been invited to work and present on ethics and leadership internationally in Sri Lanka, Singapore, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and, most recently, Italy.
Julie taught Business Ethics and Corporate Governance at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. She has appeared regularly in various media outlets including radio, television and print media speaking about business ethics.
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