- Angela RutherfordGovernment Writing for ImpactGovernment Writing for ImpactNovember 13, 2023Government Writing for Impact

Angela Rutherford
Government Writing for Impact
Government Writing for Impact
November 13, 2023
Government Writing for Impact
Angela Rutherford
People are much more impactful in their role when they are communicating clearly and concisely through good government writing.
Public sector officers and subject matter experts, who already have experience writing for government, often find it difficult to communicate the complex ideas and policies they work with in their role. This program focuses on writing clearly and concisely using plain English to ensure that communication of complex ideas is efficient and effective.
Skills / Knowledge
- Understand their personal and organisational writing context
- Write clearly and concisely
- Use an effective writing process that prioritises preparation
- Consider the purpose of the document and the needs of their audience prior to drafting
- Structure their documents to communicate more effectively and ensure flow
- Write with influence
- Construct compelling and persuasive arguments
- Apply quality assurance techniques to their own and other’s writing
- Understand the structure and purpose of minutes, briefs, and submissions, and prepare and draft those specific text types
Issued on
November 13, 2023
Expires on
December 31, 2075