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SUMMARY:Effective Business Writing & Communication Skills Masterclass For Office Administrators & Managers
DESCRIPTION:Why You Need To Attend This Course Did you know that an estimated 30% of all business emails are aimed at clarifying miscommunication generated from the other 70%? As more and more organizations come to this realization, business writing skills training has become a staple for capability development initiatives. This course provides an introduction to business writing skills as they relate to the drafting of emails, memos and business letters. During this course, we will describe and apply structuring and business writing techniques designed to cater for the modern business environment. Above all, we will emphasize the use of simple, clear and positive language in addressing day to day business affairs. Course Methodology This course uses a variety of learning tools, including writing activities, storyboarding, controlled experiments and videos. Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Apply the fundamental pillars of business writing for achieving better results Practice basic techniques for writing effective emails, letters and memos Demonstrate professionalism by writing in a clear, specific and positive manner Deliver solid conclusions through organized structure and flow Use practical and modern methods for powerful business writing Target Audience All individuals operating in a business setting with a need to express themselves effectively in writing. Target Competencies Written communication Business writing etiquette Structured thinking Assertiveness Ability to address complex situations Reading between the lines Presentation design and delivery Effective PowerPoint usage Course Outline Ø  Introduction to business writing o    Definitions of business writing o    Setting emails, letters and memos in context o    6 tips for writing effectively o    Recognizing the hallmarks of effective writers o    Applying modern day business writing techniques Ø  Characteristics of business writing o    Writing considerations o    Guidelines for sentences o    7 traits of organized writing o    Setting a purpose o    Investigating the audience o    Organizing content to match your audience o    Using clear, specific and positive writing o    Developing your business writing style o    Using visual aids powerfully o    Complementing writing with tables and charts Ø  Writing strategy o    Organizing thoughts o    Pyramid structuring o    Developing a compelling storyboard o    3 parts to a message o    Achieving flow through effective transitioning o    Applying pyramid structuring to your writing o    Making the most of your facts Deductive reasoning Abductive reasoning o    Building a compelling introduction Ø  Big tips on writing o    Applying George Orwell's 5 rules for effective writing o    Promoting clarity in writing o    Avoiding miscommunication o    Managing and delivering expectations o    Responding to different email scenarios o    Understanding different reader personalities Ø  Using powerful language o    Writing considerations o    Using visual aids o    7 tips for writing effectively o    Using power words to influence your audience o    Presentations: less is more o    Using visual aids effectively o    Managing a checklist for your writing o    Going the last inch o    How to be a successful business writer Ø  Preparing for a presentation Gathering the raw data The various sources of data and presentation content How much information should you begin with Filtering the information Triple S rule Deciding on time allocation: how will you know how much time you need Formula of substance, style and support and its impact on the way you present The hamburger analogy: why content of substance should not be expanded When to focus on style and when to enhance support Ø  The framework of an effective presentation Opening with a win: how to win audience's attention Preview: what should be mentioned in the outline? Key points of a presentation The psychological rule of 3 Recapping before the finish: common tips and pitfalls Closing with a bang Ø  Body language in a presentation The hands, legs and the eyes To move or to stay put? Tips for effective body positioning Guidelines for animating the legs and hands Characteristics of captivating verbal delivery Avoiding clichés and euphemisms The dangers of smart casual Dress and appearance: what are the rules?
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