Course Title: Writing for Results

Who Should Attend:

Employees at the developing level who are required to write memos, letters, reports.

Learning Objectives:

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

• Improve and develop their writing skills.
• Enhance clarity and effectiveness of written communication.
• Improve structure, style and ‘fit for purpose’.
• Improve confidence.
• Present a positive and persuasive image.

Contents:

• Tutor and candidate introductions.
• Why does it matter?
• The plain English Philosophy.
• Knowing your audience.
• Different writing styles.
• Planning and Organising your written communication:
  -getting started.
  -brainstorming and mind mapping.
• Punctuation.
• Avoiding common grammar traps.
• Choosing words carefully.
• Checking and editing work.
• Exercises.
• Personal Action Plans.

Duration: One day