Business Writing Class | Chicago & LA

Fast Facts

Duration
1 day

Class Size
Max 8 students

Times
9.00am to 4.30pm

Computer
One per student

Training Manual
Included

Price
325.00

Business Writing with Positive Impact

Upcoming Classes
Course Outline
Instructors

Course Description

Let’s face it: bad business writing can cost your company more than just money. It can create an unfavorable impression, foster misunderstandings and waste time. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Business Writing with Impact teaches you formulas for success in written communication. You will learn step by step how to produce clear and direct emails, letters, proposals and copy for ads and public announcements. This course is interactive, fast-paced, fun, and full of tips and techniques you can use immediately. With your new skills, it will be a piece of cake to overcome writer’s block and create exciting, appealing correspondence. Are you ready to write?

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Learning Objectives

This Business Writing course covers:

Relevant writing for your audience
3 Step formula for positive and effective communication
Checklist for standard writing guidelines
Proper use of reference tools, cite information, and templates
Avoid common errors in grammar and layout
Best strategy for internal vs. external & formal vs. informal writing
Determine style, layout and add visual elements

Upcoming Classes

Chicago	May, 2012	Jun, 2012	Jul, 2012	Aug, 2012
Business Writing with Positive Impact	May 11 *		Jul 13 !

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Los Angeles	May, 2012	Jun, 2012	Jul, 2012	Aug, 2012
Business Writing with Positive Impact	May 15 !		Jul 2 !	Aug 29 !

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* Class almost full ! Class guaranteed to run † Class is full

Course Outline

Business Writing

3 Step Formula Of Positive And Effective Communication
How to Construct a Thesis Statement
Develop Outline with Concise Supporting Points

Principles of Writing Well

Organizational Schemes for Writing
5 Standard Guidelines for Formal Correspondence
5 Guidelines for Informal Correspondence (including use of Instant Messages, Email, and Blogs)
Grammar and Word Choice Review
Recommended Reference Tools and How to Use Them
Topic Do’s and Don’ts and Professional Responsibility
Format references appropriately: MLA, APA, Chicago Style, AMA, Turabian, Internet

Corporate Communications Examples

Cover letters, Resumes, Letters of Recommendation, Resignation and Termination
Office Announcements, Signage and Acknowledgements
Meeting Notices, Agendas & Minutes
Write Apologies, Reporting an Incident
Writing for Sales Impact, Customer Service, Networking and Follow-up Email
Write Business Proposals

Styles, Layouts and Visuals Effects

What it Means to be Easy on the Eye
Appropriate Use of Visual Elements and Labeling

Meet the Instructors

Jeannette

Jeannette's experience includes management, corporate training, keynote speaking and seminar facilitation for businesses and student organizations, business- to-business sales, and most recently, teaching business courses at the college level.
Living by her personal philosophy, "Life - it is an experienced to be lived! Not to stand back and be witnessed", she now lives two of her greatest passions - wine consulting and teaching for Training Connection.
Jeannette can't wait to help you and the members of your company through a journey of personal and professional growth!

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"This was an amazingly effective class to introduce some basic concepts of business writing that I had been overlooking throughout my business correspondence.
Jeanette took the time to understand my personal goals for the class and to understand my business needs for attaining these goals. She was very knowledge and able to adapt the material to my needs!
Overall, this was an incredible use of my time. I look forward to using the notes from this class on a daily basis. Thanks a million!!"

Lisa Resek Peck - Individual

"I thought that Jeannette was a great instructor, she provided real life experiences with her materials and provided examples on how to use the information in my every day work life. I was also blessed to have an interactive group that made the educational experience more efficient and pleasant."

Julie Eckhoff - Sidley Austin LLP

"I am very impressed with the level of knowledge, depth and span of the instructor's handle in the subject, not to speak about her high energy and charisma.
I am definitely recommending this session to others - thank you so much, I already feel empowered with knowledge!"

Albert Gonzalez - Feeding America

Allyncia

Allyncia has 12 years of corporate training experience. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Spanish.
Ms. Williams has studied, traveled, and worked abroad in 14 countries. As a corporate communications consultant in Tokyo, Japan, she created business skills and cross-cultural training programs for a wide range of clients including Goldman Sachs, Deutsch Bank, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Johnson & Johnson Co., Eddie Bauer, JAPEX, Ministry of International Trade to name a few.
Since returning to the US, Allyncia has consulted in HR and Training roles with Hewitt Associates, LaSalle Bank and Unicare.

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"As a ten-year professional journalist, I was very impressed with the new strategies of written communication taught by Allyncia. The results-oriented focus make the lessons applicable to daily business life and interactions. The communications math formula is a great way to express dialogue, whether it is written or oral. Her tremendous resources with books, websites and authors encourage further learning after the course as well. Excellent course and I will recommend others!"

Rodric Hurdle-Bradford - CIGNA Health Care

"I really enjoyed the energy and enthusiasm of the Business Writing course. Allyncia was an excellent and knowledgeable instructor. I learned a lot and got a lot of good information from this course. I highly recommend this class. Thank you."

Danielle Spears - Delaware Place Bank

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