Course Overview:

Learn the practical techniques of good writing to write professionally and save time for you and your readers. Improve your business writing with plain-language tools and strategies that you can use in short emails, strategic reports, and everything in between.

This workshop is our most popular and sets strong foundations for communicating clearly.

The content is consistent with both:

• the well-known Write Plain Language Standard
• the international ISO Plain Language Standard 24495.

Skills you’ll gain on the day

In one day, you’ll gain the techniques and tools to:

• understand your readers’ needs and how to meet them
• follow a writing process that saves time (for you and your colleagues)
• structure your writing so that your ideas are clear and main messages are obvious
• write clear, well-structured sentences that are concise and accurate
• use a professional (and human) tone to connect with your readers and get them on your side
• design the layout so that readers can access your content more easily

Who this training is for

Anyone who writes regularly for work will gain plain language communication skills they can apply to:

• any business or government document
• communication with colleagues or customers.

This workshop is also ideal for anyone who wants their writing to meet the Plain Language Act 2022.

About the Presenter:

Penny Maxwell

Penny empowers people to improve their writing and communication with clear, practical guidance. She delivers workshops, coaching and online learning, always focused on helping learners understand their audience and apply plain language. 

With more than 20 years of experience teaching adults in New Zealand and overseas, she brings strong cultural awareness and a commitment to accessibility. She values working in a purpose driven organisation that supports social justice. 

Penny has particular strengths in presentation skills, business writing essentials and email essentials.

Course Information:

• You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
• You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
• You will receive an email with a link to each sessions
• We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.
• Sessions are limited to ...
• If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.

For more information, please contact service@algim.org.nz