In this Business & Report Writing training course, you gain foundational knowledge in business writing, and leverage effective writing tools to create contract proposals, business plans, executive summaries, recommendation reports, and internal business communications. Today’s technology has made everyone in the workplace a writer — leaving your reputation and success increasingly dependent on how well you communicate. Learn to convey a credible message & project a professional image in this 3-day course.
Strong proficiency in the English language
Basic knowledge of English grammar
Experience with Microsoft Word
Introduction to Business and Report Writing Training Delivery Methods
After-course instructor coaching benefit
Learning Tree end-of-course exam included
After-course computing sandbox included
Introduction to Business and Report Writing Training Course Benefits
Develop writing skills to convey a credible messageCompose concise messages using a structured writing processAdapt your writing to your audience's needsFine-tune language to improve persuasiveness and impact
Business & Report Writing Course Outline
Key benefits for the business
Increasing your business effectiveness
Identifying key communication problems
The benefits to the writer
Enhancing your professional image
Improving career choice
The business writing process
Breaking writing down into a clear process
Scheduling tasks for completion
Adapting to audience needs
Contextualizing your writing
Eliminating barriers between you and your readers
Leveraging different communication styles
Deciphering clues to style preferences
Responding and relating well to your readers
Identifying the macro structure of business documents
Handling the business document paradox
Classifying different types of business documents
Developing the micro structure template
Recognising key topics
Structuring raw material
Organising information to highlight gaps
Recognising the business impact
Defining the criteria for a quality business document
Identifying the business impact of the problem
Demonstrating the value of confronting the situation
Recommending solutions
Conducting effective research
Applying decision-making criteria
Tying your recommendation to the organization's mission
Facilitating your readers' understanding
Managing paragraphs using topic sentences
Incorporating your readers' words
Avoiding synonyms
Ordering your information
Writing effective headings
Reducing inferential load
Structuring sentences to signal benefits
Honing your writing to improve persuasiveness
Tying your writing to the decision-making process
Making credible claims
Avoiding oversimplification
Influencing your audience to value your ideas
Creating an effective Executive Summary
Presenting information
Improving bulleted lists by showing words in tables
Highlighting alternatives to aid rapid decision-making
Prioritising business solutions
Countering opposition
Writing clearly
Prioritising your subject
Optimising word choice
Differentiating between active vs. passive voice
Eliminating pronouns and modifiers
Writing concisely
Choosing a style appropriate for audience and context
Revising to heighten impact
A professional approach to e-mail
Respecting readers' time, interest and ability to focus
Extinguishing flame wars
Crafting relevant subject lines
Commercial Pricing
£1,695
3-day instructor-led training course
One-on-one after-course instructor coaching
Tuition fee can be paid later by invoice -OR- at the time of checkout by credit card
Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want, including online training.
Yes, you can receive PDUs from the Business and Report Writing Introduction course.
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