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Better Business Writing

Description:
Ten key techniques for effective communication will help you grow more confident in your ability to express yourself clearly. Good business writing is as important as ever. Being able to recognize and correct problems, avoid redundancies, and define your communication goals are all critical factors for effective business writing
  • Cost: €450.00
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Cork Date: 19 Jan, 08 Mar
  • Limerick Date: 16 Feb, 15 Apr
  • Dublin Date: 18 Mar, 10 May
  • This course is also available as a customised client specific course.
Prerequisites:
None
Back to Basics:
- Mastering Spelling, Punctuation & Usage
- Six tips for Better Spelling
- Punctuation Pointers
- Word Usage Quiz
Choosing Your Words Carefully:
- Sharpening Your Writing Style
- Deleting (Unnecessary) Redundancies
- Forming Parallel Construction
- Recognizing Clichés
- Avoiding Sexist Language
Improving Your Business Writing:
- Strenghtening Your Memos
- Using E Mail Effectively
- Ten tips for a better Memo
- How to Begin
Writing for Special Circumstances:
- Special Kinds of Business Writing
- Conveying Bad News Tactfully
- When the News is Especially Sensitive
- Writing Persuasively
- Using the Mitivated Sequence Outline
Know Your Audience:
- Identifying Communication Styles
- Sensor/Action Style
- Thinker/Process Style
- Feeler/People Style
- Intuitor Style
- Writing to Specific Styles
- Ten Techniques for Effective Communication
- Voluntary Learning Contract
- Answer Keys
- Additional Reading


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