Course Description
Effective Business Writing
The Programme
With the increasing emphasis in the public sector on information, organisations need excellent communicators who are capable of delivering their messages clearly and persuasively. Clear, concise writing plays a central role in the work of the organisation. Staff sometimes find writing difficult and challenging in this communication process. This course aims to develop and enhance participants’ writing skills and to cover the core elements of writing. With the increasing emphasis in the public sector on information, organisations need excellent communicators who are capable of delivering their messages clearly and persuasively. Clear, concise writing plays a central role in the work of the organisation. Staff sometimes find writing difficult and challenging in this communication process. This course aims to develop and enhance participants’ writing skills and to cover the core elements of writing.
Who is this course for?
The course is designed to meet the needs of staff who write reports/proposals and letters and who wish to improve their writing skills.
Specifically participants should:
- develop their writing skills
- develop their confidence in structuring letters/ memos/ reports;
- increase their awareness of the role of appropriate language in achieving the purpose of the report and draw attention to the usage of clichés and how to avoid them;
- increase their awareness of the importance of grammar and punctuation and the implications of the Freedom of Information Act for writing.
Course Content
Public sector organisations need their staff to know how to:
- plan and structure their writing;
- match their writing style to objectives;
- make effective use of summaries;
- write concisely and clearly;
- use graphics, grammar and punctuation appropriately;
- edit their writing to maximise effect.
Delivery
This course has been modified for online delivery. It is a three hour course that will be delivered from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm). It will be delivered remotely via MS Teams and facilitated by a subject matter expert.
Course Dates
- 17 October 2023
Training Provider | Institute of Public Administration |
Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
Course Category | Effective Communication, Communication Skills |
Course Type | Online Learning |
Course Start Date | 17th October 2023 |
Course End Date | 17th October 2023 |
Course Duration | Half Day Online Course |
Course Time | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm on scheduled dates. |
Course Fee | 300.00 |
Phone | 01 240 3666 |
Course Provider
Institute of Public Administration
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Institute of Public Administration
Ballsbridge, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Ireland