DETAILED WORKSHOP PLAN

Day 1 morning

INTRODUCTIONS

Go around room. Ask participants to introduce themselves and say a few words about why and how they want to use clear language and design. If it is a large group, this could be a pair exercise, with one participant interviewing and introducing a partner.

WORKSHOP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Review workshop goals and agenda with reference to their introductions.

WHAT IS CLEAR WRITING AND DESIGN?

Ask group to review collection of 4-5 sample documents from other locals, unions and organizations (picked previously as relevant to the group). What are some of your impressions? Use their feedback and fill in any gaps to summarize the topic.

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

Review sample material. Ask participants to try to determine

• who is the audience, what are their characteristics?
• is the material appropriate for this audience?
• is it appropriate for those who have difficulty reading?

Use their feedback to generalize: different audiences, therefore different needs, different methods of writing.

Brainstorm:

• Who are your audiences?
• What are their characteristics?
• Fill in any gaps. Any questions?