AMA's 2-Day Business Writing Workshop

American Management Association

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Improve the clarity, structure, and impact of your professional writing in this comprehensive AMA workshop. You'll learn a streamlined writing process that reduces effort while improving results, focusing your attention on what to communicate rather than how to start. Personalized feedback and the opportunity to work on your own documents make this a genuinely practical learning experience.

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21 and older
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16 hours over 2 sessions

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Tue. Dec 15th, 9am–5pm ET

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Description

Looking for a structured, efficient approach to composing business documents like correspondence, memos, reports, proposals, and performance evaluations? This business writing workshop provides you with proven templates and frameworks for tackling any writing assignment effectively. You will learn to communicate clearly to your readers, making sure they understand exactly what they need to know. By using these writing strategies, you will save time and effort, allowing you to focus on content rather than struggling with format. Bring a project you are currently working on and receive personalized feedback from an experienced instructor.

What You Will Cover:

Master proven templates and frameworks for meeting different writing requirements
Create compelling openings and closings that draw readers in and leave lasting impressions
Structure your thinking logically by organizing ideas and using information mapping to build cohesive documents
Assess your audience's needs and expectations to clarify your writing's purpose and direction
Generate and arrange ideas effectively to produce coherent content
Select the right tone and language to persuade, inform, or address negative situations thoughtfully
Apply revision and proofreading strategies to refine your final product

You may bring an existing writing sample to receive one-on-one feedback and coaching.

Outline:

Lesson One

Implement Core Principles of Effective Business Writing
Define a Clear Purpose in All Your Writing
Address Reader Needs with Specific, Relevant Detail

Lesson Two

Apply Techniques for Overcoming Writer's Block
Use Logical Organizational Patterns to Structure Information
Employ Transitional Language to Connect Sentences and Paragraphs

Lesson Three

Achieve Clarity and Precision in Everyday Business Writing
Use Concise, Straightforward Language
Identify Tone Problems and Choose Appropriate Tone for Your Business Situation

Lesson Four

Revise First Drafts for Clear Purpose, Sufficient Detail, and Organization
Edit Language for Maximum Clarity and Efficiency
Proofread for Common Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation Errors

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

For Classroom, Live Online, Express Skills Courses and Webinar programs, you may transfer to a future session, send someone to take your place, or cancel for a 5% fee up to 23 days prior to your program.

If you provide AMA with less than 23 days’ notice, or fail to attend, you will be liable for the entire program fee.

Programs included in AMA On Demand offerings are not eligible for substitution, transfer, cancellation, return, or refund. We appreciate that this is an important investment for you and your company and would like to accommodate your needs the best we can.

Please email us at [email protected]

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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