Writing For Government Workshop
We Can Tailor This workshop to your workplace needs
Writing For Government Workshop
The Writing for Government Workshop provides an overview of the Government standards and expectations for all Public Servants.
At McMillan, we remain 100% flexible and responsive to support the needs of our clients and, as a preferred supplier to Government, ensure that everything we do and offer aligns with the future action plan and APS strategy towards 2025.
McMillan Staff Development (McMillan) is a Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally recognised qualifications and custom workshops.
Workshop Overview
Writing for Government provides an overview of the general principles of writing required in the workplace, specifically in relation to a Government context. It can be tailored to meet the needs of a Department of Agency utilizing work based examples and case studies.
The topics covered in this session are:
Components of Effective Writing including:
Audience and Objectivity
Effective and Inclusive Language
Writing Fundamentals
Style and Tome
Editing and Proof Reading
- Activities analysing good and poor examples
Types of Business Writing:
Meeting agenda and minutes
Letters
Emails
Memos
More Information
We offer;
- Full Day (7 hours)
- Half Day (3 hours)
- Masterclass (90 minutes)
Contact us to book a time that suits your workplace.
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
Identify the most appropriate type of written communication for your situation
Understand and know where to find out about organisation formats, guidelines and procedures
Recognise the components of effective written communication
Analyse and give feedback on other people’s writing
Our straightforward approach is specifically tailored to our clients’ unique needs. We offer practical solutions that will improve the dynamics and enhance the productivity of your business.
The workshop will be contexualised to your workplace;
Training personnel are highly qualified and experienced;
We provide you with the best support and encouragement;
Training can be delivered on site at your workplace;
Training resources are of the highest standard;
We are flexible to take into account your requirements.
Inclusions & Investment
We work with you to customise a solution that will address your needs & provides tangible benefits!
Consultation and basic customisation is included in the standard course rate for all our workshops.
If we need to work with you to develop new or highly customised content then contact us for a quote.
We aim is to assist and support our clients in a safe, non-threatening environment to achieve their business goals. We always strive to be flexible and make decisions quickly to support the client’s changing needs.
- Classroom Style – We can train on-site or off-site
- Virtual Training – We can have our facilitator deliver online and have staff login
- Face to Face Workshops can be held at your workplace or one of our locations*
- Virtual Online Delivery
*Additional costs will be quoted for training at one of our locations
Face-to-face*
- Full Day $3800+GST
- Half Day $2500+GST
- 90 Minute Masterclass $1200+GST
Virtual Online
- Full Day $3500+GST
- Half Day $2200+GST
- 90 Minute Masterclass $1200+GST
All Fees are for groups of up to 20 participants.
*Interstate travel costs may be charged
Inclusions & Investment
McMillan will provide you with a highly experienced trainer who will spend time during an initial consultation to gain an understanding of training requirements for the participants and the desired learning outcomes. From there we will contextualise the workshop to meet the outcomes required. Our trainers will develop all learning resources required to complete the session.
Our trainers will develop all learning resources required to complete the session. On the conclusion of the workshop, evaluation forms will be distributed to all participants for completion. From the information gathered, we will compile an evaluation report which is forwarded on to the course organiser.
Our fee structure is highly affordable.
Half Day Workshop is $250.00 per person, plus GST.
Full Day Workshop is $500.00 per person, plus GST.
Our workbooks are printed in full colour and are wire bound and cost $25 + GST per person.
Please check out our bundled specials as you can save up to 20% of the total cost.