Last week I participated in the Town of Chapel Hill’s “Plain Language for Us All,” an event that drew about 50 of the Town’s staff to talk about how we can better communicate with each other and various other stakeholders. I delivered the keynote– titled, “An Antidote to Fear”—where I described the many ways that we have more in common than is usually thought. With families, communities, and the nation as a whole divided, we need to better understand what binds us rather than what divides us.  

Plain Language for Us All   

Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Room B

Join us for an afternoon of fun, learning, and connecting with your colleagues. We’ll have light snacks and activities between short, useful sessions. Then we’ll top it all off with a great keynote and prizes.

RSVP here to save your spot.

1:00 – 1:45 Plain Language: You’re Already an Expert.

You know how to speak the same language as your audience, without the confusing buzzwords and technical terms. So how do you take it to the next level? In this session, we’ll show you how to apply what you know and build your skills at evaluating and improving your content. Bonus: you might even impress your boss with your newfound plain language skills.

2:00 – 2:45 Email just got Easier.  

Say goodbye to lengthy, confusing emails and hello to concise, effective communication. In this session, we’ll show you how to apply plain language to your emails, making your inbox a happier (and less overwhelming) place.

3:00 – 3:45 Plain Language for Presentations.

We’ll teach you how to deliver engaging, easy-to-understand presentations that will leave your audience wanting more. Get ready to drop the jargon and pick up some practical skills to make your presentations a hit. No more boring presentations.

4:00 – 4:45 Keynote by Steven Petrow and Awards, Prizes, and More fun.

Steven Petrow, celebrated local author, and the 2024 North Carolina Piedmont Laureate is known for his profound insights into finding joy through adversity. To bring our gathering to a close, he will share his words with us and MC a lighthearted awards ceremony. Learn More about Steven here.