Briefing Notes That Work

"Excellent workshop. It addressed all my thoughts with respect to writing effective briefing notes. The instructor was impeccable."

Briefing notes are an important resource when information must be disseminated quickly and accurately from information-gatherers and subject matter experts to decision-makers. How can briefing notes provide clear, concise, complete summaries to help target readers grasp the essential details of an issue and act on them? Through a combination of lessons, discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn to create useful and effective documents to inform and advise their readers. Checklists for planning and editing briefing notes will be provided.

Two-day Workshop

Workshop Topics

Types of briefing notes
Elements of an effective briefing note
Planning the briefing note: knowing your audience, understanding the issue and purpose of the briefing note
Structure of a briefing note: issue, background, current status, strategic considerations, options/recommendations, conclusion and next steps
Briefing from different sources
Writing style: balancing conciseness and clarity
Revising the briefing note
Specific problems: eliminating unnecessary detail; being economical with words; remaining impartial; working with tight deadlines; etc.

Audience

Professional writers, communication officers, policy analysts, media monitors, or anyone who is called on to produce effective briefing notes at work

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Dates	Hours	Cost	Register

September 14, 15, 2015	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select

October 29, 30, 2015	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select

November 9, 10, 2015	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select

January 7, 8, 2016	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select

January 26, 27, 2016	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select

February 16, 17, 2016	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select

March 10, 11, 2016	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select

May 5, 6, 2016	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select

June 2, 3, 2016	9:00 to 16:00	$490	>> Select