Writing Policy Briefs for Policy Makers


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To book your place on this seminar, or for details of discounts for group bookings, please email David Leakey on [email protected] or phone on +44 20 7661 7817.
Overview
This highly practical event is designed to help you to develop your skills and confidence in writing briefings for senior officials and political decision-takers.
We will explore the policy context of briefing, examine a range of structures/templates for different type of briefs, and introduce a framework for writing policy briefs. The session will comprise a mix of guidance, discussion and practical exercises.
Who is the seminar designed for?
The seminar is designed for policy-makers who need to learn or to improve their skills in the field of writing briefings. There are a number of important factors to take into account when you engage in this aspect of the policy-making process, and this course is designed to help you to carry out this role confidently and effectively.
How will you benefit from attending?
You will learn a structured approach to take to this important activity, which will help you to perform this aspect of your role more effectively
Learning outcomes:
You will
- Understand the needs of your various audiences and be able to plan and produce concise, clear and useful briefs for them;
- Recognise the components of an effective brief and how to structure it;
- Be able to choose what to include in a brief – and what to leave out – to ensure focus and impact;
- Feel more confident in your ability to write a policy brief;
- Learn from the experiences of others on the event.
Agenda
Times on the Agenda are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Start time in EST (Eastern Standard Time): 08:00. Finish time 12:00
Start time in UK: 13:00. Finish time 17:00
13:00 Welcome and Introductions
Overview
Policy briefings: sharing understanding of the context
A framework for planning, writing and editing written briefs
Writing meetings briefs and information briefs
Breakout exercise: writing a brief
Break
Writing for decisions
Breakout exercise: writing a decision brief
Review of the workshop
17:00 Close
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Price
The price of attending this Virtual Training Seminar is:
GBP £250 per person
CAD $415 per person
EUR €290 per person
USD $300 per person
Please contact us for details of discounts for group bookings, or to arrange a conversation with a member of our training team to discuss in-house delivery options, including tailoring the day’s training to your specific needs.
You can email David Leakey on [email protected] or phone on +44 20 7661 7817.

Crown Commercial Service supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.