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Whether you’re briefing senior management or presenting to Council, your ability to write and present effectively can elevate your professional reputation and influence. This hands-on course equips you with the tools to craft crisp, concise reports and deliver them with confidence.
Through real-world examples, group activities, and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to organize your thoughts, sharpen your writing, and make your presentations memorable. These skills are essential across sectors and job levels — because great communication never goes unnoticed.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph 35 Cowan Pl., Guelph, ON
$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm
To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the “Ontario Good Roads “special rate.
Please note: The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 26, 2027, to guarantee a reservation. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 18, 2027.
Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre 50 Stone Rd. West, ON
$209.00 + taxes/night
Book your group rate for Good Roads – Open Block
Please note: The cut-off date to book is Monday, April 5, 2027, to guarantee a reservation.
Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre 700 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge, ON
$149 + taxes/night (Traditional 2 Queens and Deluxe 1 Queen with pullout)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am
To book, call the Reservations Department at 1-866-622-1505 or Email frontdesk1@cambridgehotel.ca and use the group name: Guelph Road School 2027
A valid credit card is required for all individual reservations to guarantee the room.
Please note: The cut-off date to book is Monday, April 2, 2027, to guarantee a reservation.
A permit is required to park on campus between 8:00am-5:00pm. Daily passes are available for $13.05 (including HST and Service Fee).
Aakash Desai
Aakash Desai brings over a decade of hands-on experience in Ontario’s municipal sector, with a background that spans both elected office and senior administrative roles. His unique perspective as both a former municipal councillor and a current municipal treasurer has given him a deep understanding of how reports are prepared, presented, and received at the Council table. Aakash served two terms on Council with the Municipality of Grey Highlands before moving into finance and administrative leadership roles, including with the Township of Southgate and, most recently, as Treasurer at the Township of Chatsworth. In these positions, he has worked extensively on developing, reviewing, and presenting reports to both Council and the public, with a focus on making complex information accessible, accurate, and actionable. In addition to his municipal work, Aakash has served on the Board of Directors of Good Roads since 2019, where he is currently the Second Vice-President. In this role, he contributes to sector-wide discussions on governance, infrastructure, and communication. With years of experience on “both sides of the table,” Aakash is well positioned to help participants build the practical skills needed to prepare professional reports and deliver presentations with confidence.
