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
- Recognizing key topics
- Structuring raw material
- Organizing information to highlight gaps
Recognizing 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
- Prioritizing business solutions
- Countering opposition
Writing clearly
- Prioritizing your subject
- Optimizing 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
