What's more, the trend toward flatter organizations has removed a traditional level of editing, and despite the importance of writing, most companies fail to offer any
training or coaching.
If your company doesn't have a writing improvement program, here's a quick and certain way to catch up.
Introductory Workshop Tuesday Nov. 9
An upcoming workshop will concentrate on five segments of importance to writers in the business world:
- Audience: Writing is governed by who is reading.
- Storytelling: It's the essential template to use when organizing your writing.
- Rhythm: The music of good writing helps convey the
message.
- Applications: Business writing requires adaptation to different objectives and formats.
- Tactical Tips: The session is filled with practical ideas to improve writing.
Participants
will leave the workshop:
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Sensitized
to the standards and practices of good writing
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Confident of
their new understanding about how to write more competently
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Energized to
maintain their own efforts to improve
The half-day program –– as entertaining as it is instructive –– include
hands-on exercises, dramatic readings and two valuable resources to take back:
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"Tips on Writing Well," straight-forward advice on bringing your writing to the next level of quality.
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"Words to Watch," a glossary of words that confound even the most experienced writers.
The next session will be held at The Georgian Club (100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1700, Atlanta) Nov. 9 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The registration fee is $175 per person. Enrollment will be limited to 12 participants.
Sign up for the Writing Workshop
For details, e-mail: workshops@edwardmillercoaching.com
A Writing Appraisal
For companies already committed to better writing or those considering an improvement program, a good first step is a Writing Appraisal in which we evaluate for accuracy and
effectiveness
a sampling of a company's work ranging from e-mail messages and reports to
contacts with customers. Is the writing concise and well
crafted? Does it
meet commonly accepted standards for grammar and syntax? Does the writing convey its
intended meaning with clarity and efficiency?
Of special interest are the
templates many companies use to answer customer inquiries or complaints.
Included in the Appraisal is a Survey of a cross
section of employees to determine how much time is spent writing on a typical day. We find that most
companies underestimate how much writing is actually done by employees at all
levels.
The final step is a Summary Report reviewing the findings and making recommendations. Where we see quality writing, we praise the company's
efforts and acknowledge its competence and consistency. Where we see a need for improvement, we
recommend next steps.
The fee for a Writing Appraisal and Survey is $750.
A Two-Month Program
Also available on request are details of an intensive,
four-part writing program tailored for individual companies and conducted
on-site over two months.