What is a Cabinet briefing note?
4.1. 1 Briefings are used to present information to Cabinet for noting. Information Briefing – to be used when the submission does not require a decision of Cabinet other than to note the contents – see Section 4.2; Appointments to Government boards, authorities, committees, etc – see Section 4.3.
How do you conduct a briefing?
Greet your audience and introduce yourself. State the subject, focus and purpose of your briefing. Depending on your audience and the nature of the briefing, tell the audience you are happy to answer questions during the briefing or ask them to wait until its conclusion to ask questions.
What makes a good briefing?
A successful briefing has a distinct beginning, body and end. Start the briefing by presenting a big-picture outline of the information you’re about to present. A good idea is to simply reference the main points in your briefing outline. The ending should consist of a short summary of the information just presented.
How do you introduce a briefing paper?
An Introduction/Issue Section: The introductory paragraph, often titled “Issue,” is by far the most important part of a briefing paper. After reading the very first sentence of a briefing paper, the reader should have a clear idea of the subject and why it is important.
Who prepares briefing?
Briefing notes. A briefing note is usually written for someone else who requires concise background information on an issue or situation. Senior officers use briefing notes to prepare for meetings, conferences or similar events.
How do you write a policy briefing paper?
Writing a policy briefing
- A summary and a list of key points up front.
- A clear structure with well signposted sections.
- Use of boxes for figures, case-studies, glossaries and other contextual materials.
- Accessible language to ensure ease of reading: short sentences, use of common words.
How do I get better at briefing?
10 tips for better briefing
- Try not to make your mind up before you start.
- Be honest about what you DO want to see.
- Make the brief a conversation.
- Prepare the basics.
- Involve all the right people.
- Don’t feel you can’t say you don’t know.
- Trust your designer.
- Trust yourself.