Concise Business Writing
- 1 Day Course
- Language: English
Introduction:
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.
Objectives:
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
Course Outline:
Getting Started
- Course objectives and expectations
- Review of pre-course writing samples
Working with Words
- Common spelling and grammar pitfalls
- Creating a personalized cheat sheet for common errors
Constructing Sentences
- Sentence structure essentials
- Proper punctuation
- Identifying and using different sentence types
Creating Paragraphs
- Key components of effective paragraphs
- Methods for organizing ideas clearly
Writing Meeting Agendas
- Core elements of an effective agenda
- Choosing the right format
- Writing agendas that drive clarity and focus
Writing Emails
- Proper email addressing and etiquette
- Grammar, tone, and use of acronyms in messages
Writing Business Letters
- Structure and formatting of formal letters
- Tailoring tone for professional correspondence
Writing Proposals
- Structuring persuasive proposals
- Choosing a format based on the audience
- Writing clear and compelling executive summaries
Writing Reports
- Key components of structured business reports
- Choosing appropriate report formats
- Writing reports that inform and persuade
Other Business Documents
- Writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Drafting projections and business cases
- Creating concise executive summaries
Proofreading and Finalizing Documents
- Tips for effective proofreading
- Benefits of peer review
- Preparing documents for distribution
Wrapping Up
- Final Q&A
- Expert writing tips and next steps
Enroll in this course
$395.00 – $495.00