Writing Winning Tenders and Proposals

Combine strategic thinking with the ability to write clear, concise and compelling documents, and create successful tenders and proposals.

  • Use real life examples to clarify your thinking and improve your skills.
  • Understand what assessment panels are looking for.
  • Be able to position yourselves to win more tenders or grants.
  • Be able to use a variety of techniques to write winning tenders and proposals for grants.
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  • What is covered in the course?

    • Establishing your strategy: how to decide whether to go for a tender or proposal.
    • The difference between tenders, proposals and expressions of interest.
    • Getting yourself into a better position to win tenders.
    • Reading the tender and understanding what the assessment panel is looking for.
    • Using templates – and moving beyond them.
    • Techniques for making your writing clear and compelling.
    • Using visual material to make an impact.
    • Positioning your company and offerings for maximum impact.
    • Negotiating the parameters of the project.
    • Balancing certainty and flexibility.
    • Designing timelines and milestones.
    • Demonstrating better value for money.
    • Stepping up on owning and utilising time available.
  • Should I attend?

    Suitable for professionals in the public, private or not-for-profit sector needing to submit proposals for a tender or grant.

  • How will I benefit?

    This practical workshop will use real life examples - and your own documents, if you have them - to improve your skills, clarify your thinking and give you an increased ability to write winning tenders and proposals.

  • How will my organisation benefit?

    Increased success in tenders, better feedback from unsuccessful proposals and a process to develop more confidence in the ability to win funding for projects.

    Need customised training for your organisation?

    Contact our team to discuss customising this course to meet your needs.

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  • AQF Equivalence, Articulation Pathways CPD Points and Certification

    • You will receive a soft copy University of Adelaide Certificate of Completion.
    • This PACE course may contribute to earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points or credit. Many professional associations accredit CPD at a standard rate of 1 hour of professional development / learning = 1 CPD point. This should be used as a guide only and confirmation should be sought from your accrediting body prior to registration in any PACE course or program.
I found the content was applicable to all aspects of my work with Research Grants. The tips on hints on preparing for the tender was excellent before I even look complete the tender bid asking the big questions why, what, how and what if. Also discussion on language used and how to frame things. Looking at things in a different way. It was refreshing recharged my batteries!past participant

What will I receive as part of this course?

  • Printed course book and materials (PDF copy for tablet on request)
  • Certificate of Completion and training record
  • Refreshments during the day, including a light lunch on full day courses

What should I bring to the course?

Our courses are designed to be work-related and interactive. Please bring current workplace examples related to this topic for use on the day.

Available course dates:

  • Tuesday 20 August 2024 (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

    Course Start Date: Tuesday 20 August 2024 (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    Location: L 7, 10 Pulteney St. Adelaide
    Instructor(s):
    Gary Edwards LLB (Hons) CSP

    Gary is a corporate trainer, facilitator and coach, who specialises in helping business people to improve their performance by showing them how to communicate more effectively in critical situations: leadership, workplace culture, teams, sales, negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service. A former lawyer and trained mediator, Gary has over 20 years’ experience in education and consulting in the public and private sectors and in vocational training and higher education, as well as working as a researcher in workplace learning, change management and professional performance. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) – an internationally recognised level of certification from Professional Speakers Australia (PSA), the peak body for professional speakers in Australia. Less than 150 people in Australia hold the CSP designation. Gary is also an accredited Workplace Trainer and Assessor. Gary’s teaching approach is based on his twin beliefs that being able to work in collaboration with others is the key to personal and organisational success, and that it is the quality of the conversations that we have every day with other people that determines the level of that success. In delivering his programs he focuses on providing practical strategies and tools: the emphasis is on “how to do it”, not just “what to do”.

    Schedule number: 8432
    Required fees: Price
    Registration (GST Free)$810.00
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