Writing for Business
Overview
In this age of email, being able to articulate yourself well in written form has never been more important.
Learning objectives
- Know how to write a report
Who is it for?
For anyone looking to improve their business writing skills.
Course content
- The value of the written word in avoiding errors and providing permanent records
- The purpose and conventions of letters, memos, reports and e-mails in use within the organisation
- Planning for writing, including use of available information and the needs of the recipient
- Image, structure, layout conventions including “house styles”
- The importance of objectives and the reader
- Report structures – to meet standard and specific requirements (ILM and/or in-company formats)
- Incorporation of statistics and visual materials, and the use of appendices to enhance understanding
- Effective and appropriate use of tone, language, level of formality in a range of cases
- Supervised practice or simulation to develop the ability to apply knowledge and skills
Contact us to book this course or discuss your requirements in more detail.
