Training for briefs, reports and ministerial correspondence
Some government documents have their own rules, their own readers and their own ways of going wrong. A brief has to give a decision-maker something they can act on and defend. A report has to carry analysis a senior executive will actually read. A ministerial response has to be right in both substance and tone, often under time pressure. These courses work on one document type at a time, using the structures and failure modes particular to each.
Courses in this category
Writing APS reports
Explore the model for modern report writing and a structured, efficient process for drafting government reports. Partic…
Writing briefs
Build your confidence in planning, drafting and finalising briefs for senior decision-makers. Explore several real AP…
Responding to ministerial correspondence
Explore the structure of a ministerial response and common mistakes to avoid. Participate in small group discussions, i…
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