Clear language services
Leading organizations, including public sector organizations, know that clear, direct communication can reduce costs and improve relationships -- both internally and with external audiences.
But clear language is a special skill base that few organizations have in-house. The answer?
• You can hire our clear language experts to write and/or edit priority content,
both in print and on the Web.
• Or, we can deliver highly customized workshops to train your communications
staff in the fundamentals of clear writing. These sessions feature lots of
discussion and hands-on exercises,
so participants can absorb the critical
thinking and actively apply the tools and techniques of clear language to
the writing they do every day.
Training and editorial highlights
- Lead trainer and editorial consultant since 2006 for clear writing initiatives at the Ontario Government – including major initiatives to modernize its web sites, news releases, job ads and policy briefing templates for Cabinet and Premier’s office
- Feature writer, IBM Corporation’s global web site (www.ibm.com), writing on how new technologies are transforming private and public sector organizations worldwide
- Feature writer for a major clear language web site initiative with the Ontario Securities Commission (see www.investored.ca) – a site that addresses every conceivable investment topic at a grade 6-8 reading level
- Clear language editor for dozens of major Ontario government reports, including reports on financial literacy, toxics reduction, accessibility standards and more
- Lead writer, Ontario Ministry of Government Services intranet initiative to update myOPS site and provide clear, usable information about employee pay and benefits.
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