Writing in Plain English – 2025
1.5 CPD Hours
Description
Clear writing gets results—join us to learn how plain English can transform your business documents into powerful, purposeful communication. Write Clearly and Communicate Better!
No one has ever complained that a document was too easy to read. Yet technical jargon and complicated language often leave readers confused.
Writing in plain English helps you connect with your audience and communicate clearly. Plain English means using active sentences, familiar words, and a simple, direct style.
If you want to write with greater clarity and confidence for your clients and colleagues, this webinar is for you.
Learn how to create purposeful documents that engage readers and deliver results.
In this practical webinar, expert facilitator Julia Shallcrass will teach you how to:
- Write with purpose and put your readers first
- Use active, straightforward sentences
- Choose clear, simple words that improve understanding
- Avoid jargon and terms that confuse your audience
- Use strong verbs and concrete nouns for greater impact
- Apply plain English to emails, letters, reports, and other business writing
- Edit and revise your writing for clear and concise copy
This webinar focuses on how to write effectively, so you can communicate clearly with your clients and colleagues.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This practical webinar will help you:
- Write with your reader in mind so you can fulfil your purpose
- Write in plain English for clear and concise copy
- Use simple words and short sentences for greater understanding
- Identify common issues in technical and business writing
- Avoid using jargon and language that your reader does not understand
- Edit and proofread your own documents and correspondence
SUITED TO
This webinar is for professionals who want to simplify their writing and communicate more clearly at work.
PRESENTER
Julia Shallcrass, Director and Lawyer/Employment Law Educator, KiwiBoss Limited
Julia is an employment and privacy lawyer with over 17 years of experience in legal education. As founder of KiwiBoss, she helps HR professionals, managers, and leaders navigate workplace challenges while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Known for her practical and engaging training style, Julia delivers in-house and public courses both virtually and across New Zealand. KiwiBoss training helps participants develop clear, actionable strategies for improving productivity. She’s also an employment columnist for the NZ Herald and was named one of NZ Lawyer’s Elite Women in 2024 for her contributions to the profession. To explore KiwiBoss training opportunities and stay updated on upcoming courses and webinars, visit kiwiboss.co.nz.