In business everything ultimately boils down to the question of how to communicate accurately and efficiently. In the present era of corporate accountability, the written word is becoming more of a challenge to business efficiency than ever. Our Business Writing Module has evolved from an important component of our Corporate Intelligence Awareness Program to a stand alone service that addresses organizational/corporate requirements:
As well as providing a simple step-by- step guide to clear, correct & concise writing, our 1-day seminar addresses the Thinking, Objective-Setting and desired Team Awareness that underpins communication effectiveness.
The visible success of the Business Writing Module oftentimes leads to an organization-wide deployment of this service: Our mandate is usually defined by a client request to:
· Assess and enhance written communication impact
· Ensure a relevant marriage of communication strategy & style
· Provide techniques that will enable an easy checklist to drive bottom line communication efficiency
· Emphasize the importance of good communication in the context of accountability to the Corporate Badge
Our customizable Writing Workshop is based on the following generic outline:
Working with a purpose – Checklist!
· Confirmation of desired Business Message(s)
· Does the message reflect business objectives?
· Is the message in line with organizational policy, style, protocol
· Securing top management guidance/approval
· Communication Impact
Evolving/Sustaining a unique Organizational communication style?
· Communicating in consistent & recognizable language
· Factoring in intended target audience(s) - Writing on a need-to-know basis
· Presentation: Blending strategy & style
· Clear, Correct Concise Content – The value of checking
· Written Instruments: Memorandum/report/letter/e-mail/power-point etc.
· Checks/balances to ensure communication objective has been achieved
Involving the greater Team
· Selling information upward – The art of persuasion
· Establishing relevance & securing feedback
· Transferring relevant information while maintaining audience awareness - Working objectives into known audience realities
· Inspiring an organizational ripple effect