Plain English Foundation

Smarter AI Ministerial and Policy Writing For Persuasive Briefs and Correspondence

Use AI to create stronger briefs, reports and correspondence

Learn how to combine AI with proven policy and ministerial writing techniques to produce:

  • clearer recommendations
  • stronger arguments
  • more persuasive decision-making documents.

Designed specifically for government, policy and executive teams.

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Why government teams need this training

AI can generate policy content quickly.
But effective briefs require:
  • sound reasoning
  • evidence
  • persuasive recommendations
  • strong structure
  • clear summaries
These skills still require human judgement.
This workshop teaches participants how to use AI to strengthen – not replace – professional policy writing.

What participants learn

Better AI prompting

Apply FRAME FAST prompts.

Stronger arguments

Use AI to test conclusions and generate reasoning.

Better evidence

Find and verify supporting information.

Executive summaries

Create concise recommendations.

Better brief structures

Develop reports and briefs that support decision-making.

Ministerial correspondence

Generate and improve high-quality responses.

Humanising AI content

Remove generic AI language and improve credibility.

Workshop modules

Module 1

Command your Copilot

Module 2

Aim your prompts

Module 3

Strengthen your arguments

Module 4

Sharpen your summary

Module 5

Structure your briefs and reports

Module 6

Structure your correspondence

Module 7

Humanise your expression

Module 8

Apply your AI skills

Ideal for

  • Policy Officers
  • Government Advisors
  • Governance Teams
  • Executive Support Staff
  • Ministerial Liaison Officers
  • Senior Leaders

Participants will be able to:

  • Create stronger AI prompts
  • Build persuasive recommendations
  • Improve executive summaries
  • Write clearer briefs
  • Produce better correspondence
  • Critically review AI outputs
  • Use AI responsibly in policy environments

Delivery options

We offer flexible delivery to suit your organisation:

In-house workshops

Virtual delivery

Executive briefings

Government team programs

Why Plain English Foundation

For more than 23 years, we’ve helped government agencies improve:
  • Ministerial correspondence
  • Cabinet submissions
  • Policy writing
  • Executive reports
  • Workplace communication
Now we’re helping organisations apply these same principles to AI-assisted writing.

Ready to Improve AI-Assisted Policy Writing?

Talk to us about delivering Smarter AI Ministerial and Policy Writing for your team.
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