WRITTEN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Why this Workshop?

Written Business Communication is one of the key method of communication for most people, and it is also one that many people struggle with.

This workshop will give participants a refresher on basic writing concepts such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It will also provide an overview of the most common business documents such as proposals, reports, and agendas. All of this will provide that extra edge in the workplace.

Objectives of the Workshop

To introduce, review and discuss the following aspects:

  • Common spelling and grammar issues in business writing
  • Basic concepts in sentence and paragraph construction
  • Structure of agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports
  • Tips and techniques to use when deciding the most appropriate format to use for agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports
  • Tips and techniques in writing agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports
  • Overview of Request for Proposals, Projections, Executive Summaries, and Business Cases
  • Overview of Request for Proposals, Projections, Executive Summaries, and Business Cases
  • Proofreading and understand techniques in improving proofreading skills
  • Peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills
  • Guidelines in printing and publishing business writing

Benefits of attending the Workshop

By the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:

  • Identify the common spelling and grammar issues in written communication
  • Differentiate between agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports
  • Find solutions to writing effective Request for Proposals, Projections, Executive Summaries, and Business Cases
  • Perform effective proof reading
  • Use peer review to improve one’s business writing skills