Policy Analysis and Development 201: The Art of Briefing

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Duration

1.5 days

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employee

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.

For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca

 Well-crafted and strategic briefing materials equip senior officials and ministers with concise material and expert advice to inform their decision making and interactions with key stakeholders. Participants will receive practical guidance and engage in activities to strengthen their written and oral briefing skills.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• demonstrate awareness of real-world usage and context when drafting briefing materials
• apply strategic approach to selecting and organizing fit-for-purpose content
• employ best practices to write clear, concise, and accurate briefs
• incorporate self and peer-editing practices

Legacy course code: 00027439