PDEV 7113 - Creating Briefing Notes for Evidence-Based Decisions

Course Description

Professionals will be provided with an overview of how to create and present a short and informative briefing note. Learners will be expected to bring an issue to the class and begin to create a briefing note that incorporates the concepts discussed in class.

Upon completion of this module, learners will:

• Understand the purpose, structure, and characteristics of a briefing note
• Develop a clear and concise briefing note
• Practice tailoring the content, context and language of the brief so the recommendation is useful to the audience
• Incorporate various types of evidence to create an evidence-informed decision/recommendation
• Prepare talking points in support of the recommendations contained in the briefing note

This course is open to select TransForm Shared Service Organization employees only. Contact continue@uwindsor.ca with inquiries.

Notes

This module applies towards the TransForm SSO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Certificate

Blackboard Requirements

All course details can be accessed through Blackboard. A link will be provided through email and you will have access the first day of class.

Please activate your UWinID. Your UWinID and password are needed to access Blackboard. If you have any issues, please contact continue@uwindsor.ca.

Blackboard.uwindsor.ca works best with Google Chrome. You can also use Firefox or Safari. It is suggested that you avoid using Internet Explorer. There is a “Navigating Your Online Course” module and technical tutorials that you can review for a brief orientation to Blackboard once you log in. Feel free to review the full Blackboard preferred system requirements.