Business Writing
Is this programme for you?
The Business Writing programme is designed for those who would like to enhance their general business writing skills.
This programme is ideal for-
- All levels of Management
- Secretaries, Personal Assistants, Team leaders and others
- Anyone who writes letters, memos, emails, briefs etc
- It’s pitched towards those who would like to write plain, concise, easy-to-read documents. And those who want to keep abreast with current standards for business writing
If this is what you’re after, then feel free to telephone or email us. And we’re always happy to tailor our programmes to meet your specific needs.
Why this programme?
Most writing courses present a long list of tips on grammar and English usage.
But research shows that many of us don’t even think in words! Our thoughts are a mixture of images, feelings, sounds, and possibly daydreams.
So any business writing course must first explain how we can easily convert those thoughts into written words. Only after that, will the more traditional writing skills such as structure and grammar have relevance.
We reveal how you can handle both challenges. Within two days you’ll be amazed how quickly you can achieve clear thinking that easily translates to clear writing.
How we run the workshops
If you believe that Business Writing is a boring subject, think again.
Our workshops are highly interactive. We use accelerated learning techniques to implant the key ideas - quickly, easily. Typically this requires two days.
We can tailor Business Writing to fit your in-house training needs. Or, alternatively, we can split sessions into smaller segments to suit your specific requirements.
These workshops will profoundly affect the way your write. The workshops are presented in a pleasant atmosphere. You’ll learn heaps, and probably have a few laughs along the way.
What you will learn
You don’t need to be an expert, or even like writing, to attend this programme.
All you need to know is that clear and accurate writing is a key business skill. We’ll help you do the rest.
Here’s a quick sample of the key points we cover in Business Writing-
- The beliefs we hold about ourselves as writers
- Choosing and developing strategies to convert our thoughts into words
- The importance of taking a reader-centered approach
- Selecting the right process, format, and structure for what you need to write
- How to write clear plain language every time
- Simple tips for editing, proofing, and creating professional looking documents
Follow-up
A week or two after you’ve attended our course we’ll ask you to submit a sample of your writing. This could be any work-related document. We’ll then-
- Assess your writing
- And provide e-coaching on the relevant issues
By this stage, your business writing will be at a new level. And you’ll be constantly using the skills you received in the Business Writing programme.
