Business Writing
In-Person/Online
3 Days
English/Arabic
Learning Objectives
Implement the fundamental pillars of business writing for achieving better results.
Practice basic techniques for writing effective emails, letters and memos.
Demonstrate professionalism by writing in a clear, specific and positive manner.
Deliver solid conclusions through organized structure and flow.
Implement practical and modern methods for powerful business writing.
3 Days
English/Arabic
Learning Objectives
Implement the fundamental pillars of business writing for achieving better results.
Practice basic techniques for writing effective emails, letters and memos.
Demonstrate professionalism by writing in a clear, specific and positive manner.
Deliver solid conclusions through organized structure and flow.
Implement practical and modern methods for powerful business writing.
Modules
Module 1: Business Writing Essentials
- Using the words
- Structuring sentences
- Arranging paragraphs
- Using English grammar
- Organizing parts of speech
- Using punctuation and capitalization
Module 2: Prewriting Techniques
- Free writing
- Brainstorming
- Clustering or mapping
- Cubing
- Outlining
- Recursive process
- Samples e-mails analysis
Module 3: Drafting
- Use the rhetorical triangle
- Determine voice, language level and tone
- Organize the ideas
Module 4: Proofreading and Editing
- Search for errors both grammatical and typographical
- Eliminate unnecessary words
- Read text aloud
- Revise for cohesion
- Samples B. paragraph analysis
Module 5: Writing for Your Audience
- Determine the target audience
- Use language the audience will understand
- Adopt a pleasant tone and create a positive environment in the reader’s mind
- Group discussion
Module 6: Reports That Work
- Plan and prepare more effective reports
- Report structure, logical flow and professional look
- Visual support materials
- Writing an effective investment summary
Set and measure company standards for business documents
Write clear minutes and agendas
Module 7: E-mail Etiquette
- The value of e-mail in today’s business world
- Barriers to business communication and how to overcome them
- Guidelines to writing an effective E-mail
- E-mailing management vs. e-mailing co-workers
- Managing E-mail attachments
- Common mistakes in writing and replying to e-mail
- Writing e-mails effectively
- Bad habits
- Making the most of emails
- Email follow up on a meeting