Business
Writing
Business correspondence makes a lasting impression both
internally and externally. Participants will focus on how
to write high-impact memos, letters, proposals, as well as
explore how to report results and create effective e-mails.
They will practice writing clearly and concisely in a
business setting.
Participants will learn to:
• Write With Power and Influence
Many times, correspondence is the first link we have to
someone. Learn how to make a strong first impression and
sound competent on paper. Participants will also learn how
to get to the point.
• Use the Top Three Steps To Effective Writing
Participants learn how to “plan, draft, and
edit” their writing, to make it more professional and
effective.
• Address The Needs Of Their Audience
By asking yourself who your readers are, what they want or
need to know, and what you want them to do, your writing
becomes more targeted for each specific audience.
• Recognize Common Mistakes in Composition, Grammar,
and Style
Explore the most common mistakes in business writing and
e-mail correspondence, and learn how to correct them.
• Reach Readers Through Logic
Use the principles of persuasive writing to quickly gain
consensus, and lead readers to the right conclusions with
your logic.
• Improve the Flow of Information
Learn how to use facts and figures in your correspondence
without overwhelming your readers. Explore how to break
through common barriers, and how to avoid misunderstandings
in your writing.
• Fine Tune Their Writing Style
Explore how to cut nearly any long document in half, how to
write it right the first time, and how to fit individual
style into correspondence.
• Handle Difficult Correspondence With Ease
Discover how to compose the toughest correspondence and
deal with "touchy" subjects appropriately.