SHAUN McNICHOLAS

Governance | Policy | Writing

Governance · Policy Development · Risk Management & Compliance · Professional Writing · Business Writing Training

Supporting Australian business, government, higher education and not-for-profit sectors since 2001

Adelaide South Australia

© August 2026

SHAUN McNICHOLAS

Governance, Policy, Risk and Compliance
Organisations need governance systems, policies and risk management strategies that support good decision-making, meet regulatory expectations and work effectively in practice. Shaun helps clients develop clear, practical, proportionate and fit for purpose governance systems and documentation.
Professional Writing and Communication
Professional communication should be clear, credible and fit for purpose. Shaun helps organisations develop policies, procedures, reports, business cases, websites and planning documents that withstand scrutiny and support good decision-making.
Business Writing Training
Clear writing improves decision-making, reduces risk, saves time and builds confidence. Shaun's practical workshops help people develop the judgement and writing skills needed to communicate effectively in workplaces increasingly supported by AI.
Experience and Background
Shaun McNicholas is an independent adviser, writer and trainer with more than two decades' experience helping organisations solve complex governance, policy and communication challenges. His advice is informed by significant public and private sector executive leadership experience, and extensive consulting experience in governance, organisational development and strategic planning across higher education, government, business and the not-for-profit sector. He is also the founder and former director of Cool Rules [for writers], one of Australia's best-known business writing training organisations.

Based in Adelaide, Shaun McNicholas helps organisations across Australia develop effective governance, practical documentation and clear communication.

Adelaide South Australia

© August 2026