MasterCraft Series - Plain language: an essential for government

A Teams meeting conversation with Dr Amanda Laugesen, Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, about how plain language can help government achieve its goals.

Panellist

Amanda Laugesen Associate Professor at ANU & Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre

Amanda Laugesen is director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre and chief editor of The Australian National Dictionary: Australian words and their origins. The Centre also edits the range of Australian dictionaries for Oxford University Press. Amanda is a historian and lexicographer, and has published a number of books in Australian and US history, with her most recent book being Rooted: an Australian history of bad language (2020). She is also an expert advisor for the Australian Government Style Manual.

Facilitator

Peter Lechlein, Principal Content Designer, Service NSW

Peter has over 20 years experience delivering communications and content strategy in government and the charity and corporate sectors. Peter was a product owner of the Australian Government Style Manual and was content manager for moneysmart.gov.au. He currently leads the Digital Profession's content design and strategy community and is a principal content designer with Service NSW.

Participant Benefits

• This masterclass will help you understand the value of plain language and how it can help you achieve your business goals.
• You will learn how people engage with content and how plain language makes it easier for people to use government services.
• Plain language is helpful for everyone, including time-poor senior executives and stakeholders. It helps get your message across clearly and quickly.

Suitable for

APS 1 – SES Band 3

Craft and User level

This workshop aligns with the Working in Government Craft at the Foundation level.

Price

Free of charge.