Manage and develop writing skills in teams
About this course
Topics
- Manager's roles and skills
- Writing development and approval processes
- Managing an effective process
- Clear tasking
- Planning and developing writing skills
What you'll learn
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Explain your role in supporting writing development
- Contribute value to agency writing
- Manage writing processes efficiently
- Develop strategies for team capability building
Upcoming sessions
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“The program provided a really great refresher on how to more formally structure feedback on writing. The tips on encouraging accountability and different options to give feedback were very useful and practical.”
- Electronic fillable workbook
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Common questions about Manage and develop writing skills in teams
Who is Manage and develop writing skills in teams for?
Managers. Explore your role in adding value to communication within the agency.
How much does Manage and develop writing skills in teams cost?
$450 inc. GST per participant. That covers the live sessions, the electronic fillable workbook you keep afterwards, and any activities between sessions. The price is the same for every agency, and it is the same whether you attend from Canberra or anywhere else in Australia.
How long does Manage and develop writing skills in teams run?
The course runs over 1 half-day — 3 hours of live facilitation. Sessions are scheduled as half-days so they fit around a normal workday.
Is it delivered online or face to face?
Online. This course is delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams, so you join from wherever you usually work — no travel and no room booking. Face-to-face delivery can be arranged when a team or agency books the course privately.
How many people are in a session?
Up to 12 participants. The cap is there to protect how much individual practice and feedback each person gets, so sessions are not scaled up beyond it.
What will I be able to do afterwards?
By the end of Manage and develop writing skills in teams you will be able to explain your role in supporting writing development; contribute value to agency writing; manage writing processes efficiently. You also keep the electronic fillable workbook, which is designed to be used at your desk afterwards rather than filed away.
Can my agency book this course just for our team?
Yes. Any course can be booked as a private team session, scheduled around your calendar and contextualised to your agency's own writing. Team sessions are priced per course rather than per participant, so for a group they usually cost less than open enrolment.
How do I pay?
You can pay by card when you register, or choose to be invoiced. Choosing invoice sends you a confirmation immediately with a reference number, and the invoice follows separately. Either way you receive a tax invoice showing the GST component and MPA Consulting's ABN.