Are you dissatisfied with your writing – or with your staff’s writing? The key to efficient and effective operations in business and government is good communication. Many new employees need to review basic written communication skills. Even experienced staffers, burdened by the additional workload that results from downsizing and budget cuts, may develop poor writing habits.
Writing for Government and Business is an excellent program for anyone needing to refresh their writing skills. Especially, those seeking practical writing tips for professionals and agency staff.
During the Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing, your staff reviews and improves their use of the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format, and style. In addition to reviewing and practicing specific writing techniques, they learn how to:
• Communicate in a professional environment • Determine the purpose of each written communication • Understand the 5-step writing process • Remember basic grammar and punctuation rules • Use the 4 keys to effective writing • Develop an effective writing style
Furthermore, when customized for government agencies, materials can include government correspondence manuals and style guides. This training is completely customized for all staff from entry-level to senior-level.
Lunch and breaks scheduled as appropriate
Welcome
Discussion: Critical Thinking and the Writing Process – The four keys to effective communication – The five-step writing process – Exercise: Communicating with Clear English
Your workplace writing responsibilities and problems – Clear communication in sentences and paragraphs – Exercise: Editing sentences and paragraphs to improve clarity
Writing Reports – with Style – Style Guides – Writing reports – Exercise: Using critical thinking to plan your report – Exercise: Editing a short report
Writing Short Documents – Letters – Memos – Exercise: Applying critical thinking to letters and memos
Additional Resources This session recommends available books and resources on writing, and discusses techniques for maintaining writing skills
Other Modules Available
The fee for this program depends on the location, number of attendees, length, and training materials. For more information reach out to training@sunwater.org
“I now have a better understanding of the working of Congress and I see why the legislative process can be so long. It all was very useful since this is a new area of work for me-I feel better equipped to perform the duties of my job.” — Attendee, Administrative Office of the US Courts
“Better able to strategize regarding lobbying efforts and better able to inform my members on status of legislation.” — Government Affairs staffer, national association
This training is designed for all staff who need a writing refresher: it focuses on writing as a process and how to apply that process to everyday writing assignments. This program is most effective for between 15 and 30 attendees.