Effective Business Writing

Overview of Course

Whether you have to write a short email or a detailed business report the principles of effective business writing will help you put your message across in a way that informs and persuades. This practical course will help participants to plan, draft and evaluate their writing in an organised and structured way to achieve the results they aim for. An interactive course that is full of tips and techniques participants can use immediately.

Learning Outcomes

1. Set objectives for a written communication that informs and persuades
2. Plan an effective written communication
3. Draft the written communication to meet your objectives
4. Evaluate your written communication to make improvements

Key Content

• The value of effective business writing for yourself, your organisation and your customers
• How to plan an effective written communication - practical exercises
• Arrange information in a logical sequence
• Minimise word, sentence, and paragraph length without sacrificing clarity.
• Setting the right tone and style
• Writing effectively - strategies, tips and hints for informing, persuading and developing   rapport
• Writing effectively - practice and review sessions
• Personal action plan for development as a writer of business communications

This outline highlights some of the course’s key learning points. As part of your training program, we can modify content as needed to meet your business objectives.

For Whom is this Course Designed?

All who wish to increase their ability to write effective business communications.

What is the Duration?

1 day