Free online event
Essential writing skills for working effectively in government
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2022
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You'll learn how to:
- Recognise common pitfalls when writing
- Adapt your writing style for different audiences and stakeholders in government
- Identify key strategies to help you communicate your message effectively
Speakers
Resources from the speakers:
- Carol's slides
- Laura's slides
- Alex's notes
- Notes on passive voice from Grammarly
- Notes on active voice from The Writing Centre
- Notes on racial and ethnic identity in writing
Resources from Apolitical:
A day in the life of a public servant is full of writing. But writing isn’t always easy; it can be time-consuming and challenging to navigate different audiences and styles.
Nevertheless, writing effectively is crucial in the public service, and a well written briefing, email or memo can make all the difference to your team or project.
Watch this online workshop to learn how you can develop essential writing skills to make you more effective in government. You’ll hear from experienced public servants who will guide you through writing best practices and exercises to communicate your message with impact and clarity.
Who should watch:
This workshop is for anyone in government looking to develop their writing skills, whether you’re an experienced public servant or just starting your career.
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Speakers
Carol Gravelle
Strategic Advisor, Office of the Fire Marshal & Emergency Management
Canada
Alex Nicholson
Head of International Nuclear Safety, Civil Nuclear, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
United Kingdom
Laura Mousseau
Manager, Strategic Communications and Community Engagement at the City of Guelph
Canada
Alex Nicholson, Head of International Nuclear Safety, International Civil Nuclear. Alex focuses on international nuclear safety at the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. He represents the UK at international fora including the International Atomic Energy Agency and was Chair of the G7 Nuclear Safety and Security Group under the UK’s Presidency. Previously he was Head of Multilateral Strategy at the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and was a Vice-Chair at the OECD’s Committee on Digital Economy Policy. He enjoys diving, hiking and is passionate about developing and implementing internationally facing strategies.



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