Power Writing Skills for Executives and Managers Skills

SAQA US ID: 115790: Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audiences, and contexts

2 Day Training

Dates: 14 – 15 November 2024 | 29 – 30 April 2025
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online

Price: Available on request

Course Introduction

The Power Writing Skills for Executives and Managers Skills course is intended to promote clear, unambiguous communication. It requires attendees to follow a process in writing workplace specific texts. The ability to write plain language will improve the quality of business correspondence and other texts that are specific to a workplace environment. The achievement of this programme enables attendees to recognise and use effectively textual conventions and features specific to business texts including those that require a particular format and/or specified legislated requirements.

They carefully scrutinise their own and others’ writing for accuracy, appropriateness and impact on different audiences and contexts. They edit and change where appropriate. A company’s dependability and professionalism are often assessed from its written communication. Therefore, it is essential that anyone who is required to communicate in writing or handle written documents be trained to deal systematically with the written word.

Course Objectives

Upon completion the delegates will be able to:

Use writing skills for specific purposes, audiences, and contexts.
Access, process, re-organise, and synthesise information to present it.
Use appropriate language conventions, textual features, and style for specific workplace purposes.
Draft and edit texts.
Plan and organize their document.
Use specific tools as guidelines for writing.
Identify and avoid the common errors in writing.
Apply the principles in writing business correspondence.

Who should attend?

Managers, Executives and Professionals who need to develop the skills of writing good business letters, e-mails, memos, reports and proposals as well as those who have to vet their subordinates’ writing.

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Effective Business Writing

Module 1: Introduction to Business Writing

Importance of effective written communication in business.
How writing impacts professionalism and company image.
Understanding your audience and purpose.

Module 2: Writing for Specific Purposes, Audiences, and Contexts

Analysing the purpose behind writing.
Tailoring messages to different audiences (internal vs. external, senior management, colleagues).
Writing in various workplace contexts (memos, emails, reports).

Module 3: Structuring Workplace Texts

Organizing ideas logically and coherently.
Creating outlines and planning documents.
Writing clear introductions, body, and conclusions.

Module 4: Language Conventions and Style

Tone, formality, and style for business communication.
Using plain language for clarity and impact.
Correct grammar, punctuation, and avoiding jargon.

Module 5: Textual Features of Business Documents

Business correspondence: emails, memos, letters.
Reports and proposals: structuring for clarity.
Formatting documents professionally.

Module 6: Tools for Effective Writing

Using templates and checklists.
Leveraging grammar and spell-check tools.
Time management and productivity in writing.

Day 2: Advanced Writing Techniques and Editing

Module 1: Accessing, Processing, and Synthesizing Information

Researching and gathering relevant information.
Organizing and integrating content from multiple sources.
Presenting synthesized information clearly and concisely.

Module 2: Drafting and Editing

Steps in drafting business texts: from first draft to final version.
Common writing mistakes and how to avoid them.
Editing for grammar, clarity, tone, and format.

Module 3: Writing Business Correspondence

Techniques for writing effective business letters and emails.
Crafting persuasive proposals and reports.
Professional etiquette in email communication.

Module 4: Common Writing Errors and How to Avoid Them

Identifying and correcting common pitfalls in business writing.
Run-on sentences, passive voice, and vague language.
Proofreading techniques for error-free communication.

Module 5: Practical Writing Exercises

Real-world scenarios for business writing (emails, reports, proposals).
Peer review and group editing sessions.
Writing for different business purposes (informative, persuasive, problem-solving).

Module 6: Final Review and Application