Briefing and Responding to APS Decision Makers - February

Date
Duration
One 8-hour face-to-screen session. 9:00AM - 5:00PM (AEDT)
Event type
Course sessions
Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
Price
$1225.00 per attendee
Max Capacity
20 seats
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This program takes an in-depth look at decision-making and covers the skills required to design, develop and deliver a briefing. Understand the development and role of question time briefs, ministerial talking points for media engagements, ministerial advisor briefings, hot issues briefings, ministerial submissions and second reading speeches. Experience 'real-life' briefing scenarios that simulate the high-pressure and stakes of a government briefing. Learn effective briefing techniques and workshop approaches that build relationships with senior APS decision-makers, ministers and advisers.

This content has been provided by the APS Academy.

Participant benefits

  • Learn the needs of APS decision-makers, ministers and advisers and how to manage those relationships.
  • Recognise and present crucial information.
  • Create quality and timely briefs in the workplace.

Suitable for

APS 5 - EL 2

Category and User Level

This learning experience aligns with the Working in Government Craft at the Practitioner level.

Considerations

There is a pre-work component that is required to be completed prior to the commencement of the program.

Price

$1225 per attendee. Payment by credit card.

Related topics

Change management, Communication, Engaging stakeholders, Evaluation, Leading in the APS, Negotiation, New policy proposal (NPPs), Policy, Relationships, Representation, Strategic thinking

Face-to-screen considerations

  • Prior to the session start date, it is suggested that you check if your agency’s network has any restrictions using any virtual classroom platform. If you are unable to access the virtual classroom platform on your work device or network, you will need to use a personal device.
  • Please ensure you have access to a working camera and microphone to participate.

 

How to register - Additional Information

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