Writing - Business Writing Skills

Written communications are a powerfully influential communication method in the business world, yet many people find it difficult to say what they mean clearly on paper.  Waffling, muddled letters and reports waste time and are often ignored. This course teaches delegates to produce the concise, clear, impressive documents that organisations need.

Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• recognise and meet their readers’ needs
• define the objectives of their communication
• adapt the tone and style of their writing to suit their commercial purpose
• structure documents correctly
• plan and organise their material and ideas
• write clearly and concisely

Contents   

• drafting documents efficiently and clearly
• planning, organising, structuring and layout techniques
• all types of business communication — memos, letters, faxes, reports and email
• exercises, examples and discussions to reinforce learning points

Suitable for

Anyone who writes business letters and/or reports.  Delegates should already possess the basic skills of good written English.       
£449 + VAT (2 days)

2012
Mar 12/13
Jul 16/17
Nov 21/22