Course Aims

With the pressures of modern business and the increasing amounts of communication, whether letter, report, memo or e-mail, participants need to be able to communicate clearly to be successful.  New ideas can be lost in poor language, content and presentation.  We help to establish the principles of writing to achieve results and to leave a positive impression of you and your organisation.

The skills participants will develop will be to

Create well structured literature using different formats and for a variety of purposes

Develop a range of writing techniques for the documents being written.

Learn to avoid bad habits, bias, prejudice.

Learn how to keep the readers attention

Learn how to make words work for you

Learn to write for a range of documents including letter, reports, memos, bulletins, newsletter, reports, sales literature and reviews.

The course is for

Anyone who needs to produce a range of written material as part of their job and who wants to develop their writing skills and build their confidence. 

Topics covered

Essential writing skills, correct punctuation, spelling and grammar

Planning, structuring and composing documents, establishing purpose and audience

Develop skills to influence and advise to get your message across

Using a style for newsletters and bulletins to highlight key points

Inspire readers with language and style, make words and headlines work for you

Establish good writing and avoid bad habits and jargon

Write reports and reviews that are well structured, clear, concise and can explain complex solutions which are readily understood

The benefits

In the business environment, it is essential that your message is conveyed in a clear, concise and engaging way which targets the reader using a style appropriate to the purpose.  These sessions are a must for personnel at all levels, where writing is a requirement.

Stand alone module duration: 1 day