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High Performance Business Writing

First get it written, then get it right

Add polish and power to everything you write.  This practical, business writing course will take your writing skills to an advanced level.  You will learn how to organize your thoughts effectively and to produce effective documents that create reader buy-in.  Acquire techniques to reduce your writing time.

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Upcoming Sessions

Date City Times Course# 32534
  • Jun 18, 2012
    - Jun 19, 2012
    Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM
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  • Sep 20, 2012
    - Sep 21, 2012
    Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM
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  • Oct 25, 2012
    - Oct 26, 2012
    Ottawa, ON 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM
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  • Nov 5, 2012
    - Nov 6, 2012
    Calgary, AB 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM
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  • Dec 17, 2012
    - Dec 18, 2012
    Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM
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  • Feb 21, 2013
    - Feb 22, 2013
    Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM
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  • Mar 25, 2013
    - Mar 26, 2013
    Ottawa, ON 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM
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Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.


Course Details

Learning Objectives

  • Appreciate the evolution of business writing and define what readers are looking for today
  • Capture the attention of readers with powerful subject lines and opening statements
  • Structure your written documents to keep the reader engaged while communicating your point effectively
  • Give your writing visual appeal
  • Craft compelling proposals with recommendations that will gain buy-in

Course Benefits

  • Compose powerful correspondence, reports and proposals
  • Produce effective communications quickly and accurately
  • Write letters and emails that will get you buy-in
  • Put recommendations in writing for senior management
  • Understand the importance and impacts of tone and clarity

Course Features

  • Hands-on activities to engage participants in demonstrating skills
  • Individual coaching and feedback from an expert practitioner
  • Job aid(s) and tip sheets to take back to the workplace
  • Worksheets and exercises to enhance participation and learning

Additional Details

Participants are invited to bring samples of their written documents to the workshop for a brief, confidential critique by the facilitator.

To view a full list of CMC Training’s business writing courses, visit the Communications seminars page.

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Who Should Attend

Those who prepare reports and correspondence on a regular basis and want to ensure their writing style is up-to-date.  Anyone who wishes a refresher course on business writing techniques or who wants to speed up the production of business documents.

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  • "  The course touched on all the important areas that I would expect to have been covered. I also appreciated how Steve applied the content to his own experiences.  "

  • "  I learned things that would take me years to discover or realize on the job.  "

    Chantal Rendall
    Sales Representative
    ALTANA Pharma

  • "  I enjoyed the interaction between participants and the willingness of Jim to discuss items until we were all in the loop.  "

  • "  I thought that we had a perfect size for a course such as this. There were twelve in attendance, and it made for a very good rapport with one another.  "