Introduction: The Importance of High Quality Board and Committee Papers

This course outlines a strategic approach to writing effective board and committee papers, particularly for local government councils. The primary goal is to demonstrate the organisation's capacity and capability to successfully manage and deliver proposals, achieving intended outcomes and benefits. The audience—councillors and committee members—are busy individuals who require clear, concise, and actionable insights to make informed decisions quickly.

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Set Clear and Relevant Objectives for Impact

  • Introduction, and Outline of the 4-Phase Methodology for Setting Clear and Relevant Objectives
  • Why Do You Need to Set Clear Objectives? Phases 1 and 2 of the 4-Phase Methodology
  • Stage 3 SMART Delivery Objectives
  • Stage 4 Validation, Refinement and Readiness for Implementation, Conclusions and Workbook

Create and Design Winning Ideas for Projects, Initiatives and Services

  • Introduction: Design for Impact
  • The Strategic Case and Market Failure Case
  • Appraising Potential Economic Impact
  • The Commercial, Management and Delivery Case; And Moving From Theory to Delivery

Write Effective Board and Committee Papers

  • Introduction: The Importance of High Quality Board and Committee Papers
  • Know Your Audience, Know The Requirements, and Pre-Engagement
  • Structure, Content and Style
  • Accuracy, Quality, Key Takeaways and The Workbook