Effective Writing Skills - Level 2

Overview

🕮 Off the shelf (OTS)

This course is designed to advance the writing skills of participants who are experienced in drafting written communications or have completed the Level 1 course.
This course is best suited to staff who already write regularly. It builds on the concept of a five-stage writing model, introduces other written communications theory and provides opportunities to practise the new learned skills.

Participants may have completed the Level 1 course or have developed their skills and are now facing the challenges of drafting reports for senior management or major stakeholders.

Course aims: The course will cover:

• Discussion on techniques and tools you can apply when using the POWER model for drafting
• Examination of the key elements to include and what to leave out when drafting documents that influence or persuade the reader
• Study of solid structures for management/board papers, reports and other complex documents that require decisions or action
• Practical work using checklists to help you get the draft right first time and at speed
• The ability to express yourself clearly in writing demonstrates intellect, skill, decision making ability and good judgment. This course will give delegates the tools, knowledge and confidence to improve their writing and that of their team.