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Provider:
Fred Pryor Seminars
Topic(s):
Writing & Speaking > Writing Skills
Who Should Attend?
People of all levels in any industry
Full Seminar Description
This seminar teaches the secrets of day-to-day writing in business. Participants can acquire the basics of organizing information, learning words with impact, and shaping their thoughts on paper. Learn how to write powerful letters, memos, reports, and proposals that get results. 6 CEUs. Fee per person: $179; $169 each for five or more.Face it...every day you work with words. It doesn't matter whether you're writing memos to co-workers, reports to your boss, or letters to customers...
- Your writing reflects your level of ability, confidence, and savvy.
- The level of respect you attain is affected by you write.
- Your promotion, raise, or bonus may be a direct result of your impressive writing skills.
You might think that writing is a "talent" that a few "lucky people are "born with." It's time to dispel the notion that you don't have such a "gift." You can produce clear, sharp, effective copy. It's just a matter of learning a basic set of writing skills that will be useful to you every day for the rest of your life.
Whether you write memos, letters, reports, proposals, articles, performance reviews, procedure manuals, or personnel reviews...this is an excellent investment of both time and money.
The skills to write are yours in this seminar. You can acquire the basics of organizing your words and shaping your thoughts on paper. You won't learn stuffy grammatical rules that are hard to remember.
This seminar teaches the secrets of day-to-day writing in business - snappy letters, maximum-effect memos, perfect proposals, and clean, organized writing in any format!
Your writing style
- Learn 6 simple rules that guarantee clarity and simplicity in any kind of written document
- Writing "tone": Learn exactly what it is, and evaluate the tone you need to use in your written communications
- Understand the difference between the "active" and "passive" voice - and why it's one of the most essential elements in business writing
Organize the information
- Go from start to finish with a 5-phase plan that helps you complete any writing project with ease - from short memos to complex proposals
- Develop a good outline the fast, easy way - and save time on writing and rewriting
Focus on the reader
- Identify the 5 audience types - and write a tailor-made document that really gets attention
- A simple, 3-step blueprint that will help you judge reaction to your writing - in advance
- Ensure your writing is read, remembered, taken seriously, and acted on
Effective memos and letters
- Learn the 4 qualities present in every effective memo - and pinpoint your own strengths and weaknesses
- Write attention-getting openings that draw readers in and build rapport instantly
- End your memos with strong closings that get the action and results you want
- How to write a complaint letter that gets the results you want - without anger, browbeating or intimidation tactics
Sponsor Background:
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack, divisions of PARK University Enterprises, Inc., create one of the most respected international providers of professional seminars. Since pioneering the one-day seminar in 1970 as Fred Pryor Seminars, our organization has built a reputation for high-quality, convenient, and practical business-skills training around the world, in every industry and sector.Today, with more than 5,000,000 satisfied customers, we continue to pride ourselves in providing the superior training you’ve come to expect from Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack. Our cutting-edge research and course development are designed to meet the adult learning needs of your employees and your organization.
Fred Pryor and CareerTrack are your number one choices for training because we offer:
- In-depth experience in the training industry
- Consistent and comprehensive course offerings
- High energy and content-rich presentations
- Multiple training tools, including on-site training, on-line learning, seminars, and a/v products
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
As we continue to grow, expand, and change to meet client and market needs, we always remember that every individual customer matters and that collectively, they are our most valuable assets. That’s why our goal is the same today as it was 30 years ago – to provide the best choice in business skills training with maximum convenience to help you – our customer – achieve success!
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration up to 10 business days before the seminar. Your registration fee will be refunded less a cancellation fee. If you need to cancel less than 10 business days prior to the seminar you may (1) send a substitute from your organization or (2) transfer your registration fee within 12 months to another seminar or conference of your choice. Please note that if you don't cancel and don't attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions may be made at any time.
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