Overview:
Poor writing could be stifling your productivity—and your career. CEOs rank business writing among the most essential skills for accounting and financial executives. Take your writing to a new level and maximize your productivity by enrolling in this dynamic, interactive workshop. Learn to:
- Eliminate writer's block and write faster and better
- Explain accounting/financial concepts in plain English
- Write explicit and concise documents with the right style and tone
- Persuade readers to buy into your ideas
- Master email communication
Objective:
To help financial professionals improve their writing and communication skills. You’ll practice crafting documents such as client letters and persuasive proposals. You’ll also develop a personal action plan to continue improving your writing skills and leave with the confidence to write documents that achieve better business results.
Emphasis:
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Tap the power of simplicity
– Start naturally
– Choose conversational style -
Understand purpose and audience
– Clarify objectives
– Assess readers’ needs -
Write clearly and concisely
– Choose straightforward language
– Drop unnecessary words -
Give grammar your best shot
– Unleash verb power
– Learn key rules and avoid common mistakes -
Grab readers’ attention/be more persuasive
– Write powerful introductions
– Engage readers with compelling language -
Choose a tone that produces results
– Fit your language and attitude to readers
– Criticize constructively without being harsh or condescending -
Master email communication
– Write compelling subject lines
– Get faster replies