Powerful Precis

Course Aims

Designed for those who produce written outputs such as reports and letters for both internal and external use, delegates attending this programme will learn techniques to increase the impact of their written work.

Course Objectives

At the end of this event, delegates will be able to:

• Summarise quantities of text into powerful paragraphs
• Use lists and bullet points for emphasis
• Represent facts in a balanced and unbiased way
• Use business plain English for easy assimilation
• Use words sparingly yet with accuracy in both writing and speech

Course Agenda

• Introductions & Domestics
• Course Objectives
• The Point of Powerful Précis
• The Communication Grid
• Effectiveness Rating
• Understanding "me"
• Communications Style Questionnaire
• Consider your audience
• Identifying key points to capture and highlight
• Scripting Exercise
• Hints for Dyslexia
• PC Based Materials for Disabilities
• Challenges with the written word
• Look at this list, say the colour not the word
• Spot the Mistakes.......
• How did you do?
• Proof Reading Tips
• Open Book Quiz
• Action Plans
• Summary & Close