Introduction to business writing
Definitions of business writing
Setting emails, letters and memos in context
6 tips for writing effectively
Recognizing the hallmarks of effective writers
Applying modern day business writing techniques
Characteristics of business writing
Writing considerations
Guidelines for sentences
7 traits of organized writing
Setting a purpose
Investigating the audience
Organizing content to match your audience
Using clear, specific and positive writing
Developing your business writing style
Using visual aids powerfully
Complementing writing with tables and charts
Writing strategy
Organizing thoughts
Pyramid structuring
Developing a compelling storyboard
3 parts to a message
Achieving flow through effective transitioning
Applying pyramid structuring to your writing
Making the most of your facts
Deductive reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Building a compelling introduction
Big tips on writing
Applying George Orwell’s 5 rules for effective writing
Promoting clarity in writing
Avoiding miscommunication
Managing and delivering expectations
Responding to different email scenarios
Understanding different reader personalities
Using powerful language
Writing considerations
Using visual aids
7 tips for writing effectively
Using power words to influence your audience
Presentations: less is more
Using visual aids effectively
Managing a checklist for your writing
Going the last inch
How to be a successful business writer
Writing professional business documents
Letters
Memoranda
Reports
E-mails
Proposals
Conducting effective meetings through professional documents
Compiling agendas and notices
Practice writing professional minutes
Following-up to ensure decisions are implemented
Deliver professional presentations
Prepare a written report
Design your presentation
Review your presentation strengths and weaknesses
Using checklists for reviewing your writing
Content
Organization
Style
Grammar