Online Workshop
A masterclass on writing policy briefings
Exclusive for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021
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Speakers
Policy briefings are crucial for government officials and ministers to make balanced and informed decisions that shape public life.
A well-written policy briefing can make all the difference between a policy being adopted and implemented, or tossed aside and rejected.
Watch our free online workshop to learn the what, why, who and how of writing an excellent policy briefing. You’ll learn how to write a policy briefing that gets all the relevant information across clearly and concisely, and explore why good policy briefings lead to better policies.
You'll learn:
- How to consider your audience when crafting a policy briefing
- What key information should be included in a policy briefing
- How to structure your policy briefing to make it clear, relevant and impactful
Who should watch:
This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn the steps to writing effective policy briefings.
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Speakers
Taran Wasson
Chair, IPAC-NCR, and Senior Manager, Government of Canada
Canada
Taran Wasson, a policy, engagement and innovation guy, currently works on government-wide regulatory modernization at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS). In 2019-2022, he contributed to digital government policy at Shared Services Canada. Previously at TBS, he setup the novel Canada’s Free Agents program that envisions a new model for workforce mobilization, and fostered Open Gov that advances transparency with modern technologies. He has worked with the Privy Council Office, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Labour Program, and Canada Border Services Agency. He is the Past Chair, Institute of Public Administration of Canada–National Capital Region (IPAC-NCR), and serves on the IPAC-NCR Board since 2014. From 2012 to 2014, he was the National Co-Chair of ESDC's YMAGIN which he led to become the largest departmental employee-led youth network. He is happy to connect with peers on LinkedIn or Twitter @TaranWasson.
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