Power Writing Skills for Executives and ManagersCommunication - Written

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DurationTwo days
Course Dates17 Dec 2024 9:00am - 18 Dec 2024 5:00pm
24 Feb 2025 9:00am - 25 Feb 2025 5:00pm
26 May 2025 9:00am - 27 May 2025 5:00pm
25 Aug 2025 9:00am - 26 Aug 2025 5:00pm
24 Nov 2025 9:00am - 25 Nov 2025 5:00pm

Course Fee

Member $833.85
Non-Member $981.00
  • Members enjoy a 15% discount before GST
  • Group Discount (3 or more participants) - 10%
  • Company and Individual funding are no longer applicable in 2025

Introduction

In today's fast-paced business environment, effective communication is crucial for success. This two-day intensive course is designed to equip executives and managers with essential writing skills that enhance clarity, impact, and engagement in their written communications. Participants will learn to craft compelling emails, reports, and presentations that resonate with their audience, drive action, and reflect professionalism.

Through interactive workshops, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, attendees will develop strategies to improve their writing efficiency and effectiveness. By the end of the course, participants will be empowered to convey their ideas succinctly and persuasively, fostering better collaboration and decision-making within their teams and organisations.

Key Takeaways

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to;

  • Strategically Plan and Organise various business documents to enhance clarity and effectiveness.
  • Tailor Written Communications to align with the specific needs of diverse audiences and objectives.
  • Employ Proven Writing Tools and Frameworks to structure their messages systematically.
  • Identify and Correct Common Writing Errors to ensure professionalism and precision in their documents.
  • Implement Best Practices in Business Correspondence to foster clear and effective communication.

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.

Programme Outline

Session

Description

 

1

Effective Writing

  • Principles of effective writing
  • POWER© tools and framework

 

2

Assessing Your Writing Situation

  • Audience analysis
  • Purpose identification
  • Tone and voice selection

 

3

Understanding Discourse and Pragmatics

  • The role of context in communication
  • How to navigate conversational implicatures and speech acts

 

4

Structuring Your Document

  • Inductive versus deductive approaches
  • Creating effective outlines
  • Genre and register

 

5

Drafting Your Document

  • Writing the first draft
  • Focusing on clarity and coherence

 

6

Crafting Professional Communications

  • Learning to express ideas clearly
  • Using parallel structures
  • Avoiding common writing mistakes

 

5

Tone and Style in Writing

  • Positive versus negative framing
  • Active versus passive voice

 

6

Email Etiquette and Best Practices

  • Etiquette
  • Effective phrasing
  • Use of contractions and abbreviations

 

7

Grammar Essentials for Professional Writing

  • Parts of speech versus social semiotic
  • Textual functionality

 

8

Interactive Writing Exercises

  • Hands-on writing exercises
  • Group discussions
  • Applying skills in real-world context

 

9

Case Study

  • Analysing real-world case studies
  • Error analysis
  • Re-editing

 

Methodologies

The course employs a dynamic blend of engaging methodologies, including interactive lectures, group discussions, brainstorming sessions, and real-world case studies. Participants will have the opportunity to practise learned concepts through hands-on exercises. This diverse approach ensures a thorough understanding of agenda creation and productive minute-taking, creating a highly interactive and practical learning environment.

Programme Trainer

Lawrence Poh 

FCCA, CA Singapore, ATP (Income Tax, GST), SID, ACTA, SAAL, IIA 

Lawrence is a seasoned finance and business communications trainer with over 30 years of experience in both finance and linguistics. He holds degrees in Economics and Japanese Studies from the National University of Singapore, along with a Master's in Applied Linguistics from Nanyang Technological University (National Institute of Education). This diverse academic foundation equips him with a unique perspective that bridges financial expertise and effective communication.

In his role as Financial Controller for a Singapore-based company, Lawrence also serves as a board member of its Indonesian subsidiary. He leverages strategic insights to optimise financial operations and drive organisational success. His extensive experience enables him to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth, making him a valuable asset in any business setting.

Since launching his training career in 1991, Lawrence has developed and delivered impactful programmes in finance, business management, information technology, and linguistics. He is particularly known for his ability to connect complex financial concepts with practical applications, empowering participants to navigate the intricacies of finance in today’s dynamic business environment.

Lawrence’s engaging training style fosters an interactive learning atmosphere, equipping participants with essential skills and tools for success. His commitment to enhancing both financial acumen and effective communication ensures that attendees leave with actionable insights that can be applied immediately in their professional roles.

 

 

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Quick Information

A company's dependability and professionalism is often assessed from its written communication.

Contact Details

  +65 6842 6666
  mdc@mdis.edu.sg