Briefings on Demand for OPS
Upcoming dates in the Greater Toronto Area
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English
Summary
This one-day course highlights the many contexts and purposes of provincial government briefings. Whether you are called upon to provide briefing notes, fact sheets, speaking points, slide deck presentations, oral briefings to Cabinet, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, briefings for opposition critics, roundtable sessions or even briefings “on the go,” we will explore the common elements and principles to help you formulate your messaging. This course assists you in devising high quality briefings. Build your big picture understanding of requirements for successful briefings, as well as specific practical skills in this one-day learning program.
Participants will learn about:
- Today’s context and realities for briefings
- Understanding your audience and their needs
- Types of written briefings and their elements: briefing notes, QP notes, fact sheets, speaking points
- Types of oral briefings and their elements: foyer briefings, opposition critic briefings, hosting consultations/roundtables, Cabinet briefings
- Effective slide deck presentations
- Analysis and preparation of options and recommendations
- Building your networks and resources
- Simulation exercises to practice your skills
- Tips and strategies for successful outcomes.
Who should participate in this course?
This course includes great transferable skills for those working in policy, program delivery, operations and communications areas of government departments and agencies.
Course fee
The cost of this course is $795 (no HST) per person. The price includes expert facilitation, lunch and course materials in electronic form. Registration is done through an online registration system where you can pay by credit card or request an invoice. Group discounts are available.
Location and time
Our courses run from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The location of the course will be determined shortly but it will take place in the Greater Toronto Area.
Why briefings are important
Providing advice and information in an accurate and timely way is a key responsibility of today’s public service professionals. Many forms of written and oral briefings are used to communicate with senior officials and elected leaders as part of government decision-making processes. The art of effective briefings includes a broader understanding of the context and audience needs as well as critical thinking, research and communication skills; skills that are constantly called upon in interactions with colleagues, stakeholders and superiors alike.
Extending the learning
For those who wish to have an adapted course that is specific to their issues and requirements, customized course offerings can be delivered on request for branches, teams or groups, in English or French in any part of the country.
For more information on the supports, rates and/or expertise we can provide, please contact Olga Arnaudova.
