Further Details
Is it right for me?
Designed for those who need to reduce the time taken to write professional, accurate documents and be confident in doing so.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Successfully plan and construct your documents.
Ensure that the readers’ needs are met. Be confident that your message is not lost.
Overcome the ‘blank screen/page’ syndrome and reduce the time it takes to write.
Choose the style appropriate to your reader and situation.
Avoid common mistakes that impact on your professional image.
Build successful sentences and paragraphs – using punctuation that guides your reader.
Use a check list to help proof read the final document.
Pre-course Activity
It would be beneficial to bring along examples of your written work. You can then review them throughout the course and edit if appropriate. To help the trainer focus on your specific needs, you will be asked to complete a pre-course questionnaire.
What will it cover?
The Perils and Pitfalls of Business Writing
Current thinking regarding business grammar
Tips to ensure we avoid grammatical errors
Constructing sentences and paragraphs – with appropriate punctuation to create rhythm and flow
What is ‘business language’?
How jargon, slang and clichés can get in the way of understanding
Can ‘action words’ gain results?
Our Reader
Tailoring our message to the reader’s needs
Is the reader clear as to WHY we are writing?
How can we professionally
- deal with complaints
- give information
- get a result
- persuade our reader
Creating an impact and keeping our reader ‘with us’ to the final sentence
Preparation and Structure
Relevant information that helps to achieve the objective
Using T.I.P.E. as a basis on which to build
The need to present your information in an organised, logical sequence
How am I ‘Coming Across’ to my Reader
Is my style ‘reader-friendly’?
Using ‘punchy’ openings to gain interest
Positive or compelling endings to ensure results
The barriers to an effective, professional style
Expanding your vocabulary to avoid repetition keeping your writing ‘alive’
Is my tone persuasive and assertive?
The Final Stage
Avoid wasting time re-writing – proof-read and edit your writing
A check list and structured approach to help find those errors in your final draft
Action Planning
Creating your personal action plan for the future
Further courses to consider
Testimonial
Paulette Forbes, Personnel/Industrial Relations Administrator
Construction Confederation
I found the course very good and the tutor was excellent. Since doing the course my written communication has improved. I am now able to compose my own memos, emails and letters to clients.
Guide price
899 |
