We offer strategic plain language services to organizations wanting to:
- audit communications efforts to plan improvements
- evaluate documents for plain language
- identify ways to communicate more clearly and with impact
- establish an organization-wide plain language program
Plain language audits and evaluations
Communicate more effectively — inside and outside of your organization. We offer two types of services:
Plain language audits
We audit your team or organization’s communications products and platforms to assess how you’re doing and what you can improve. We look for:
- clear, consistent messaging
- adherence to plain language standards
- human-centered design with clear organizing principles
- a unified voice and engaging tone
Get expert insights and recommendations to guide your efforts to serve your audience with clear, accessible communications.
Plain language evaluations
We evaluate individual communications products to help you:
- understand how to connect with your audience
- enhance your messaging and approach
- improve how the information is organized
- make your information clear and accessible
You’ll receive recommendations to improve your content and better serve your audience.
Plain language programs
A plain language program designed for your organization will help you:
- meet your accessibility requirements
- serve people with information they can understand and use
- improve productivity
- save time and money
- align your communications with plain language standards
The program may include:
- tailored workshops or seminars
- one-on-one or small group coaching
- strategy meetings with senior management
- plain language guidelines for all staff
- a writing style guide
- templates for corporate documents
- and more
To develop your program, we complete an audit of your communications efforts, conduct consultations and deliver the customized program you select.
Connect with us to find out more about our strategic plain language services.