Writing that Works
This interactive workshop enables Employees and Managers to increase the effectiveness of e-mails and other written communication by examining sentence structure, grammar, target audience and desired intent.
Methodology:
Combinations of facilitated discussion and hands-on experiential techniques such as exercises, tip sheets and case studies are used to help participants assess their needs and assemble a personalized action plan.
Format:
Clients are able to choose between half day and full day workshops depending on the depth and specialization of their learning goals. These workshops can be customized to accommodate a specific client’s needs and goals.
Topics and issues covered in either the half or full day workshops can include but are not limited to:
- Effective communication
- Organizing your thoughts
- Knowing your audience
- Common punctuation mistakes
- Importance of tone
- E-mail etiquette
A one-hour lunchtime seminar is also available to provide a broad overview on communication and importance of effective writing.
| Format | Scope of Content | Takeaways | Max Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Workshops (7 hrs) |
Self-assessment & feedback 4-6 specialized subtopics 3 hours of individual and small group work |
Self-assessment feedback Writing tips and tools* Communication plan Personalized plan (comprehensive) |
25 |
| Half Day Workshops (3.5 hrs) |
Self-assessment & feedback 2-3 subtopics 1.5 hours of individual and small group work |
Self-assessment feedback Writing tips and tools* Personalized plan (limited) |
25 |
| Lunch Seminar (1 hr) |
Covering the importance of time management Review of writing tools and tips |
Overview of tools* Tips |
*Tools may include work style assessment, day planner basics, values clarification and goal setting and project tracking tools.