Workshops
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Great business writing
is a skill – not a talent
Learn effective writing techniques in these fun, fast-paced modules. These are available online and face-to-face.
Choose your learning modules
Essential writing skills
Refresh your writing and reviewing skills
in these popular learning modules
Make your words count
This module is your clear language primer. We review principles for sentence structure, word choice and readability, how to adapt our content for different formats, and recent changes to professional style. Bring along those grammar questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
Half-day module
Emails, letter writing and tone
This module gives clear guidance on writing letters and emails to your internal and external clients. You’ll learn how to write about simple and complex topics in a consistent, appropriate and professional style. You’ll practise these skills using examples from your organisation.
Half-day module
Write for results
Learn why a conclusion-first approach matters and how to apply it to different document formats. We’ll explore how to build effective arguments and how to convey complex and technical content to a non-specialist audience. Example documents can include proposals, reports, memos, briefing notes and short business cases.
1-day module
Advanced writing skills
Increase the impact of your written work
in these advanced learning modules
Sharpen your board papers
Learn how to prepare clear, well-structured and up-to-date board papers. We cover techniques to help you focus your thinking, present ideas clearly and persuasively for board members, and make the most of your board paper templates.
Half-day module
Telling our stories well
This module is suitable for people preparing media, communications and consultation content, including media releases, e-newsletters, brochures and digital content. You will refresh your skills in crafting engaging stories and conveying these in a clear and convincing tone. We also explore techniques for negotiating clearer content outcomes with your subject matter experts.
1-day module
The accidental editor
This advanced module gives you a clear framework to help you review and edit written content, prioritise your time and build confidence in the writing process among your teams.
Half-day module
An executive writing masterclass
This customised module for senior and executive teams is an opportunity to discuss and refine your reviewing practices and approvals processes.
2-hour module
Design your own program
Every organisation is different. I run needs assessments, convene project teams and provide large-scale programs to meet specific management requirements and learning needs. Contact me for details.
I’ve taught more than
4,000 people
in 40
government agencies
and top ASX companies
All participants rate my workshops
‘excellent’ or ‘outstanding’
And everyone says these workshops
have improved their writing
I’ve taught more than
4,000 people
in 40
government agencies and
and top Australian companies.
All participants rate my workshops
‘excellent’ or ‘outstanding’
And everyone says these workshops have improved their writing
Feedback from our recent workshops
“Most engaging and valuable course we have done to date! Great use of the online technology – enjoyed breakout groups, and use of real ACU text for examples. Thank you!”
Manager
Australian Catholic University
“Great course. I’ve done a number of these over the years. This has been the first one which evidences really strong engagement with the Dept Exec and the presenter. Julie really did her homework and was obviously well briefed. The confidence and authority she brought to the course were outstanding.”
Senior reviewer
NSW Government department
“Julie is fantastic. Many courses I’ve done with government over the last 5 years have been poorly presented or of limited value. Julie’s work is essential for EVERYONE in our division to understand. To top it off she’s clearly very good at what she does and runs sessions very well. Every new starter should get her workbook.”
Senior Geoscientist
NSW Government department
“The workshop was excellent. I am often a bit hesitant about communication skills workshops as I am quite obsessive about writing (grammar, style, content etc) and find myself disagreeing with some of what is presented or finding it too simplistic. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, I learned a lot and I am confident it will improve my (and my team’s) writing.”
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Australian Catholic University
“Outstanding use of technology – really professional and effective.”
Senior Engineer
Global consulting firm
“Engaging and interactive. Well prepared and experienced presenter. Julie is wonderfully inclusive and respectful of all participants with varied experience and skills.”
University Librarian
University of Newcastle
“As a first time Zoom user, I found the presentation and experience very effective. Moving into and out of breakout rooms was a surprisingly painless experience. Julie is an excellent communicator with a knack for reading the (virtual) room and engaging all involved without pressure. Within the time constraints, she was able to increase focus on topics that individuals struggled with. I don’t have any recommendations for improvement.”
Executive Director
NSW Government department
“Engaging, useful, practical and extremely well-delivered. Thanks!”
Senior consultant
Policy and infrastructure advisory firm
Contact
Contact me to discuss how I can help your team’s writing or support your organisation’s writing process.