Communication workshops
Build connection through clarity with communication that counts.
From the interview room to the boardroom, our communication workshops have you covered. The editors, journalists, speechwriters, technical writers and linguists at Ethos live and love language — and help you ensure yours is on-point.
Writing essentials
This workshop helps participants write clear, purposeful documents by applying plain English principles and Australian Government style conventions.
This workshop covers similar content to the Essential writing suite we deliver on behalf of the APS Academy at level, as described in the Style Manual.
Success as an APS candidate – interview skills and more
This workshop builds participant skills in navigating APS recruitment processes. It covers tailoring applications to selection criteria, preparing strong examples and practising interview techniques.
Mentoring your team for good writing
This workshop develops participants’ ability to improve writing at the team level. It covers setting expectations, coaching with confidence and creating processes that support clarity and consistency.
Combine with Creating a clear writing culture™ and Writing essentials to schedule a program for staff at all levels.
Influential decision documents and briefs
This workshop helps participants write documents for decision-makers that withstand external scrutiny. It covers techniques to align content with executive needs and structure information for clarity.
Develop arguments and write with influence
This workshop develops participants’ ability to write persuasive arguments by structuring ideas clearly, using rhetorical tools and tailoring content to present evidence.
Creating a clear writing culture™
This masterclass offers SES participants a toolkit to create and sustain a clear writing culture. Promote clarity and consistency across teams by implementing practical frameworks and refining processes.
Confident presentation skills
This workshop builds participants’ confidence to deliver engaging presentations. It shores up how to plan with purpose, manage nerves and adapt delivery for different audiences and formats.
Building your foundational data skills
This workshop develops participants’ foundational data capability. They unpack core communication principles by exploring visualisation techniques, simplifying statistical language and tailoring insights to support clear messaging to non-specialists.