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In today’s globalized and technology-driven work environment, effective business writing is essential for productivity and success. Poorly written communication can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and a loss of influence. This two-day workshop provides participants with the tools to become more confident and proficient writers. The course emphasizes purposeful, clear, and targeted writing that effectively communicates across teams, departments, and cultures. Participants will learn strategies to write efficiently, plan their content, and apply logical flow to their writing, ensuring their messages are both clear and impactful. Course Objectives: - Clarify the different forms of business writing you do - Create strategies to write more efficiently - Understand the neurology of reading, writing, and editing - Learn to target your readers and establish your goals - Learn to plan your writing - Understand basic punctuation, plurals, and pronouns - Organize your text for clarity - Apply logical flow to your writing - Create strategies for editing and proofreading

##### Module 1 - Daily Writing Tasks ##### Module 2 - To Write or Not to Write? ##### Module 3 - Get the Ask Clear: Purpose Is Function Plus Meaning ##### Module 4 - Write for Your Reader: Open a Channel of Empathy with Your Reader ##### Module 5 - Start Strong and Specific: First Impressions Count ##### Module 6 - Be Concise: Omit Needless Words ##### Module 7 - Fill in Missing Content; Remove Unnecessary Content: Check Your Assumptions ##### Module 8 - Write in Plain English: The True Language of Business Is Direct Rather Than Formal ##### Module 9 - If Something Feels Wrong, Fix It: Trust Your Instinct