Virtual Event
Writing Hacks for Public Servants
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Jun 26, 2024
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Speakers
What to do next:
- Watch the 6-minute highlights video above
- Dig in deeper and view the full recording of the event here
- Share your biggest takeaways from the event and what will you be building into your work in the Writing Effectively in Government community.
Resources
- Anna Zhuravkina's writing masterclass slides (PDF)
Event Description
Let’s be honest: writing is hard. It’s also something that most of us do every day, no matter what role we are in. From emails and text messages to briefing documents and reports, there’s always something to write. So, what are some hacks you can use to make it easier?
In this first event of Apolitical’s Writing Event Series of 2024, our line-up of experts including Michael Wernick, Chair in Public Sector Management at University of Ottawa, will bring years of experience as writers, inside and outside of government. They’ll share their top tips and hacks for writing clearly, concisely and effectively.
So, don’t let another word go to waste! Register now to learn from the best and start writing with impact.
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Speakers
Michael Wernick
Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management, University of Ottawa
Canada
Anya Zhuravkina
Founder, Winning Language
United Kindgom
Michael Wernick, Canadian public sector leader, has a deep background in policy and administration, acquired during a 38 year career culminating in serving as Canada’s 23rd Clerk of the Privy Council from 2016 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been a consultant, adjunct professor and since 2022 a university chair focused on public sector management. Michael is author of Governing Canada: A Guide to the Tradecraft of Politics (UBC Press 2021), and has notable expertise in Indigenous issues, intergovernmental relations, governance and management.
Anya Zhuravkina, founder of Winning Language, helps people from both the public and private sector use language more effectively. Her businesses is all about building trust, influencing and winning over the hearts and minds of their audiences. Before this, she was the Language Director at KPMG. Here she created and ran the first ‘Language in Sales’ programme to help people win work and build stronger relationships with clients. You can follow her on LinkedIn to hear more about her approach.
