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Briefing Notes Boot Camp

Time: 9:00 am -- 3:30 PM (Note: Group Registrations may Choose own date and time)


Cost: $ 474.00



Group Cost: $ 2,774.00



Summary:
 
A briefing note to your Assistant Deputy Minister, Senior Management team, Deputy Minister or Minister can be a career-defining moment for any public servant. You know your subject but do you know how to communicate it in a way that meets their needs and expectations? Before you write any briefing note, it is critical you understand what constitutes a 'good' note in the minds of senior decision-makers.  This popular training session will enable you to:    
  • Understand the perspective of senior and elected officials  
  • Decide what information you should include/not include in a briefing note  
  • Write more strategically and directly to meet the needs of decision-makers
  • Maximize the department's template
  • Write convincingly and develop effective writing techniques
  • Write in a style which is easy to understand
  • Develop the skills to prepare an excellent note
  • Understand the dynamics of a senior level meeting
  • Write strategically to achieve the outcome sought by your department
  • Write under time pressure
The material is brought to life by combining lessons, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Using an actual case study, you will draft a briefing note, identify problems with an existing one and edit for style/concision.
 
Briefing notes are an essential tool to communicate information and seek government decisions. Writing for decision-makers is a critical skill that will advance your career and your organizations’ objectives.
 
 
 Who Should Attend:

This session is designed for professionals who write briefing notes for elected or senior officials or those who wish to develop the necessary skills.

In this information-packed course you will learn:
  • The real-world context in which Ministers and senior officials use briefing notes
  • The questions decision-makers always ask
  • The factors senior officials consider when making decisions
  • The style of briefing note which best helps decision-makers do their jobs
  • Examples of the most common mistakes writers make
  • Best practices – the elements of a “good” briefing note
  • How to make the departmental template work for you
  • The key elements of a briefing note
  • Planning and outlining a briefing note
  • Writing the summary section
  • Common errors
  • Checklists and reviewing your work
  • Writing style: balancing concision, clarity, and accuracy
  • And…. much more.
Instructor:

The instructor combines a wealth of professional development training and hands-on federal government experience.  He specializes in government writing and communication.  Participants learn to minimize "re-work" and plan, write and edit high-quality documents like briefing notes.  Andy also teaches how to craft those documents with messages and stories that can be presented to brief senior officials.  His courses are well known for their dynamic, experiential writing exercises that make the subject matter come alive.

 How to Attend:

Prior to the session, you will receive simple login instructions.  

An Individual Annual Training Pass for all courses can be purchased for $974.00.  A One (1) Year Unlimited Office Training Pass may be purchased for $4,200 for up to 10 employees,  $7,400 for up to 25 employees and $11,700 for up to 50 employees  (for larger department discounts, please contact us at 1-888-764-1542).  

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