PACIFIC TIMES

10:00 am              Introduction

10:15 am              Session 1: Revisit the Writing Process

10:50 am              Session 2: Tackle Writer’s Block

11:25 am              Session 3: Nail Your Purpose

12:00 noon          Break

1:00 pm                Process and Purpose Recap and Q&A

1:15 pm                Session 4: Organize for Success

2:25 pm                Session 5: Be Concise and Clear

3:25 pm                “Jeopardy!” Challenge and Q&A

4:00 pm                Adjourn for Day

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026

PACIFIC TIMES

10:00 am              Recap and Discussion

10:20 am              Session 6: Tackle Common Problem Areas

12:00 noon          Break

1:00 pm                Common Problem Area Wrap-up

1:35 pm                Session 7: Make the Most of Peer Review

2:25 pm                Session 8: Tap Helpful Resources

3:15 pm                Supplemental Exercises and “Jeopardy!” Challenge

3:45 pm                Q&A and Final Wrap-up

4:00 pm                Adjourn

ABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE

AUDIENCE: This course is specifically designed for staff that need to write clear concise documents involving technical information for your agency such as Planning, Ambient Monitoring, Permitting and Compliance & Enforcement staff with all levels of expertise.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will help air quality staff to learn/reaffirm the best practices and principles of effective communications, identify the common personal habits that may be hampering potential, and understand how to improve communications outcomes.

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