How to stop worrying about deadlines
I have spent way too much time and energy worrying about how to meet my deadlines – so my goal for 2022 is...
debraFebruary 3, 2022
Struggling with a council document?
The documents we write for councils may not be Moby Dick or The Bone People, but we still have to put in the...
debraJanuary 10, 2022
Notes from a writing workshop
At a writing and editing workshop for council officers I learnt as much as I shared with the group. Here's a summary of...
debraDecember 6, 2021
Five big ideas from the Local Government Review
The Local Government Review is underway, and could lead to significant changes to what councils do and how they are funded over the...
debraOctober 29, 2021
Seven ways to structure your advice
People who work in the local government sector are swimming in information, which is a heady mix of central government and consultants’ reports,...
debraOctober 2, 2021
Three takeaways from a writing workshop
Over the past month I have been developing in-depth content for a writing workshop which will include a two-hour overview in the morning...
debraSeptember 3, 2021
Working with consultants – 15 ways to reduce the risks and maximise the benefits
Working with a consultant for the first time carries some risks. There’s a lot of trust involved – you discuss your project and...
debraJuly 30, 2021
How to overcome resistance, fear and self-doubt when you write
Writer's block can strike in any of the following ways: resistance to getting started fear of writing a boring report not knowing exactly...
debraJuly 2, 2021
Review: Navigating Critical 21st Century Transitions
A report on Navigating Critical 21st Century Transitions outlines five transitions we all need to make to: low emissions livingbe better prepared for...
debraJune 1, 2021
How to summarise and report on submissions
I’m the first to admit that summarising submissions is not glamorous work … but it is an essential element of consultation. When submitters...
debraApril 26, 2021
