Writing briefs
About this course
Topics
- Types of briefs
- Brief structure
- Plan briefs
- Convey complex information
- Revise for brevity
- Review briefs for quality
What you'll learn
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Use planning tools to generate content and key messages
- Apply the structure of a brief to support busy decision-makers
- Review briefs to support effective decision-making
- Draft a brief outlining issues and recommending action
Upcoming sessions
“Reviewing and providing feedback on a real brief and practicing revising statements and drafting aspects of a brief.”
- Electronic fillable workbook
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Common questions about Writing briefs
Who is Writing briefs for?
Staff at any level, with no prerequisite. Build your confidence in planning, drafting and finalising briefs for senior decision-makers.
How much does Writing briefs cost?
$990 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 Writing briefs run?
The course runs over 2 half-days — 6 hours of live facilitation in total, on separate days rather than back to back. 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 20 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 Writing briefs you will be able to use planning tools to generate content and key messages; apply the structure of a brief to support busy decision-makers; review briefs to support effective decision-making. 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.