Course Overview:

Write smarter with AI+Human™ and get the most from generative AI. Apply the principles of plain language to create excellent prompts, refine outputs, and retain your authentic voice.

This workshop will show you how to treat AI as a smart writing tool that boosts your efficiency and expands your thinking.

The workshop is practical and interactive, with plenty of examples and time to practise using your AI tools.

The content is consistent with both:

• the well-known Write Plain Language Standard
• the international ISO Plain Language Standard 24495.

Skills you’ll gain on the day

In this half-day workshop, you’ll learn to:

• decide when to use AI in your writing process — consider levels of control for each of you
• build a library of use cases — identify useful ways to use AI at work
• think and prepare — unlock your brainstorming partner, get help summarising long background documents or research
• create personas and plan — understand your reader and define your purpose to better prompt your AI
• write — craft insightful, effective prompts to gather and organise content, and to generate a useful draft
• edit — polish with AI and your human brain.

We’ll also discuss potential risks and how to use AI tools ethically and responsibly.

Bring your device and an AI writing tool

You’ll need an account with a generative AI tool, such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini.

Who this training is for

This workshop is for people in all sectors who write for work and would like to get the most from AI as a writing tool.

Perhaps you want to improve your AI prompts to better match your specific needs. Or you want to make your writing more efficient. This workshop will help you achieve both.

Who this training isn’t for

If you’re looking for an in-depth technical course, coding, or non-writing applications, this workshop isn’t for you.

About the Presenter:

Jacob Lister

Jacob designs practical workshops helping people feel confident and capable in their writing. He listens closely and tailors sessions to support clear communication with local communities. His relaxed, encouraging style helps participants try new skills without pressure, whether in person or online.

Jacob shows that plain language is both accessible and inclusive, and he values working in a purpose driven organisation. His background in teaching and youth work strengthens his facilitation skills. He has particular strengths in advanced reading, critical thinking and peer review.

Course Information:

• You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
• You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
• You will receive an email with a link to each sessions
• We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.
• Sessions are limited to ...
• If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.

For more information, please contact service@algim.org.nz