Duration: 2 days
Overview
To succeed in today’s business world, one must be able to write with clarity. A personalised approach to writing, based on identifying the recipient’s needs, enables a clear and concise message to be delivered. At SELECT we appreciate that writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it is one that many people struggle with, especially when writing in your second language.
Business professionals at all levels want a quick and easy approach to almost any writing task. They will analyse their audience’s needs, organise their writing for maximum effectiveness and write in a clear, professional style.
Objectives
Understand the importance of organising the flow of information when writing
Apply rules for organising content in a clear and concise manner
Know how to keep information simple and concise
Practice proof reading skills – polishing your work
Learn how to write creatively and effectively
Explore the techniques on how to complete complex writing assignments
Apply advanced structuring techniques which gain a desirable response
Know how to identify reader’s needs and present information that will keep their interest
Course Content
Day one
Business writing
The documentation triangle
The four stages of writing
The art of good writing
Report writing
The different types of reports
The principles of report writing
The structures of business reports
The stages of report writing
Researching
Defining the purpose of the report
Brainstorming the topic
Determining the scope of the report
Organising ideas
Knowing your reader
Identifying the source of information
Day two
Planning the report
The benefits of a well-structured report
Choosing how to present the ideas
Determining tone and style
Choosing appropriate language
Identifying key points
Writing the report
Creating a basic outline
Getting started and drafting the report
Overcoming writers block
Sections and frameworks
Proofreading
Checking and editing reports
Language, grammar and punctuation
Presenting the report
Report guidelines
Layout and style
Diagrams, graphs and tables
Methedology
The foundation of our training is anchored in activity-based experiential learning. This methodology takes into consideration different learning and communication styles, and more importantly language and cultural differences. It is through active participation that the adoption and application of theory is expedited.
Our training team pays careful attention to planning and designing effective instructional methods essential for the transfer of knowledge. It is the creative skill of our management trainers and consultants that reveal untapped skills of the delegates through:
Group discussion
Individual and syndicate activities
Individual and group tasks
Case studies
Role plays
Audio and video evaluation
Action planning
Experiential learning games
Presentations
Assessments
BUSINESS WRITING
