TrainersDirect Seminars
TrainersDirect presents

Business Writing On-Site Training

In this workshop you will learn the skills necessary to streamline your writing into concise, reader-focused content

Course Description/Agenda

Length: 2 days
Number of Participants: Up to 20
Materials: Notebooks and handouts provided

To ensure your success in today’s marketplace you must be able to express yourself with clarity. In this workshop you will learn the skills necessary to streamline your writing into concise, reader-focused content.

Who should attend:

Professionals at all levels who need to save time and resources by enhancing their writing skills.

Identify Writing Problems

Compare before and after samples to identify common features of good business writing
Examine your own work to validate or consider changes

Learn to Organize Documents

Use mapping technique to generate ideas quickly
Practice mapping technique to organize information
Master Rules Governing Lists

Improve Conciseness by Identifying Common “Foggers”

Pointless Repetition
Excess Phrases
Masked Verbs
- Passive vs. Active Voice
Trite Expressions

Understand Unique Rules for E-Mail Etiquette and Style

Business Judgment
Specific Subject Lines
Reader Recognition
Time and Action Up Front
First Line Advantage
Visual Impact

Review Common Grammatical Errors

Note: It is essential that we be provided with samples of the participants writing ahead of time so that we can focus on those areas that need most attention. Participants should also bring samples of their writing with them for reference during the workshop. We will not refer to any specific individual’s work.

More Seminar Information