Concise Business Writing

Write concisely. Communicate clearly. Make every word count. In today’s workplace, strong business writing is more than a nice-to-have—it’s a competitive edge. Whether you’re sending a quick memo, drafting a proposal, or composing a comprehensive report, clarity and brevity are essential. This course equips you with the writing skills to craft effective sentences and paragraphs, eliminate wordiness, and convey your message with impact. Effective communication isn’t just about getting your point across; it’s about doing so efficiently. Poor communication costs U.S. businesses approximately $2 trillion annually, equating to over $15,000 per employee. By enhancing your business writing skills, you can contribute to increased productivity and reduced misunderstandings in your organization.

Course Details

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Course Overview

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to write clear, structured, and professional business communications. You’ll understand how to adapt your tone for different audiences and organize your message to support clarity and impact. Strengthening sentences, paragraphs, and document structure Applying appropriate tone and style for business writing Creating effective emails, meeting agendas, letters, and proposals Improving clarity, readability, and audience engagement

1 – Getting Started

Icebreaker
Housekeeping Items
The Parking Lot
Workshop Objectives

2 – Creating the Program

Performing a Needs Analysis
Writing the Basic Outline
Researching, Writing, and Editing

3 – Choosing Your Delivery Methods

Basic Methods
Advanced Methods
Basic Criteria to Consider

4 – Verbal Communication Skills

Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
Asking Questions
Communicating with Power

5 – Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Body Language
It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

6 – Overcoming Nervousness

Preparing Mentally
Physical Relaxation Techniques

7 – Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

Required Tools
The Advantages of Pre-Writing
Using Colors Appropriately
Creating a Plan B

8 – Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B

9 – Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard

Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
Required Tools
Using Colors Appropriately
Creating a Plan B

10 – Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B

11 – Pumping it Up a Notch

Make Them Laugh a Little
Encouraging Discussion
Dealing with Questions

12 – Wrapping Up

Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Class Dates & Times

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