Customised workshops

Our workshops exist to make you a better business writer.

The majority of our workshops are customised to meet individual client’s needs. However, some of our most popular workshops are listed below to give you an indication of the sorts of material and topics we usually cover.

To discuss the creation of a training program or workshop to meet your specific requirements and goals, please contact us.

 

Writing ministerial briefings

Preparing briefings for its ministers is a fundamental role of government departments. 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 briefs so that they meet departmental standards and ministerial expectations.

Writing ministerial briefings - advanced

This half-day workshop further develops your skills in writing more complex briefings and cabinet submissions.

Writing effective ministerial and departmental correspondence 

This workshop develops your skills in planning, writing and editing ministerial and departmental letters and responses. The workshop will focus on addressing the concerns raised in incoming letters and using an appropriate empathetic tone.

General business writing

This workshop will develop your skills in planning, writing, editing and proofreading a range of business documents so that they meet the professional standard required by your organisation. The documents covered include emails, memos, letters and reports.

Throughout the workshop you will have the opportunity to review relevant documents and apply the skills learned.

Writing possible parliamentary questions (PPQs)

Ministers rely on accurate, timely PPQs when they go into question time in parliament. This workshop will give you the key tips and techniques to prepare such critical documents in a very short time frame.

Writing effective case notes

This half-day or one-day workshop focuses on the key principles for writing effective case notes: timeliness, relevance, accuracy and objectivity.

Polishing your writing skills

Your role as a writer is to assist the reader to navigate your document as efficiently as possible. You need to include only relevant, up-to-date information that is presented as clearly, concisely and as accurately as possible. This half-day workshop takes you through key plain English techniques including: 

  • using short paragraphs that highlight their key point

  • writing sentences that don’t ramble  

  • sing action verbs that make your writing punchy

  • compiling parallel lists that help your reader see the common thread.  

The workshop will also help you identity and avoid the most common proofreading errors. Errors such as using ‘it’s' instead of ‘its’ or ‘affect' instead of ‘effect'  distract your reader and reduce your credibility. 

 

WORKSHOP FAQS

What is your cancellation policy?

We require five days notice via email for cancellations and refunds. Full refunds will be given before five days. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be granted after this date but substitutions are possible.

Do you offer group discounts?

If you have ten or more people attending any single workshop we would be happy to arrange a group discount for you. Please email us if this is the case.