This is a proposed outline for our Corporate Training Programme on Business Writing.
2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME OUTLINE
WRITING FOR BUSINESS
Programme Objective
The objective of this training programme is to help participants understand the basic elements of good business writing and writing in general and become proficient with the various genres of business writing.
Training Outcomes
After attending this programme, participants will be able to do the following:
- Produce business writing which is accessible, useful, readable and applicable
- Write concisely and to the point
- Proofread effectively
- Write simple business communications such as e-mails, memos and official letters
- Write complex business communications such as reports, proposals and minutes of meetings
Methodology
Participants will learn through a variety of activities:
- Interactive lectures with simple exercises
- Individual assignments with evaluation
- Group activities
Value Added
Besides the 2-day programme (with course materials), participants will receive:
- Simple assignments to work on after the programme
- A free 3-hour follow-up session (online) on a date to be specified later
Who Should Attend
All staff members – the scope of the programme can be customized to suit the level of the participants
Programme Schedule
DAY 1
|
Time |
Activity |
|
9.00-10.45 am |
Module 1: Introduction to Good Business Writing AURA – Accessible, Useful, Readable, Applicable Techniques – Grouping, Labelling, Standardizing, Imaging, Information Mapping |
|
10.45-11.00 am |
BREAK |
|
11.00 am-12.45 pm |
Module 2: Proofreading Effectively A step-by-step guide to effective proofreading Common errors to avoid |
|
12.45-1.45 pm |
LUNCH |
|
1.45-3.30 pm |
Module 3: Writing Concisely and To The Point How to remove redundant words and phrases, use shorter sentences and rephrase for conciseness |
|
3.30-3.45 pm |
BREAK |
|
3.45-5.30 pm |
Module 4: Writing E-mails, Memos and Official Letters Format for writing e-mails, memos and official letters Frequently used words and phrases Formal vs informal language |
DAY 2
|
Time |
Activity |
|
9.00-10.45 am |
Module 5: Writing Reports Templates for writing different types of reports Frequently used words and phrases |
|
10.45-11.00 am |
BREAK |
|
11.00 am-12.45 pm |
Module 6: Writing Proposals Templates for writing different types of proposals Frequently used words and phrases |
|
12.45-1.45 pm |
LUNCH |
|
1.45-3.30 pm |
Module 7: Writing Minutes of Meetings Format for writing the minutes of meetings Frequently used words and phrases Tips for taking notes during meetings |
|
3.30-3.45 pm |
BREAK |
|
3.45-5.30 pm |
Module 8: Business Writing that Stands Out How to add extra sparkles to your business writing so that the recipients enjoy reading it |
Interested in our Business Writing training? Please contact Ms. Sandy at 012-2764668 / epicspeakersacademy@gmail.com for a proposal.