Getting Busy At Main Roads

After a week of research and finding my feet in the workplace. I was asked to formulate a communication plan template for Main Roads WA. This template would be clear and easy to understand and is something that the strategy and communications directorate is leading.

After consultations with my supervisor I was given understanding as to what needed to be achieved. I was told to look at different Main Roads projects, what they involve and how the communication plan could be used. This was no easy task as there are many different projects going on all of different proportions.

Through some research and having a look at some previous communication plan examples I was able to start creating my template. What to include and deciding on the formatting was difficult as Main Roads has strict branding guidelines on how to present documents and the writing style used.

Luckily there are plenty of staff willing to give advice and offer suggestions. I even organised a meeting with the director who went through my draft and made some changes that greatly benefited. She was extremely helpful and I was grateful for her allowing some time away from her busy schedule.

Overall task has been challenging but it applies everything I have learnt through my studies a Curtin University. Similar to case studies at uni but this template was being created to be used as a corporate document. It's a busy task and is one I'm continuing to work on along with other things. So far I'm fairly happy with the content but over coming weeks refining the formatting will be the main job.