Event Description

Writing for Impact and Results (Virtual)

Feb. 03, 2021

Optional Course  - QNET Certificate in Management Development (CMD)

This full day equivalent course will be offered in a virtual format (described below) in the winter of 2021.

VIRTUAL FORMAT includes three components:

1. Pre-workshop activities - will be sent a few days before the virtual session

2. Virtual session: Wednesday, February 3 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

You will be listening to the facilitator(s) and you will communicate with the facilitator(s) and other participants using chat. You will not be seen or heard. The session will take place using Adobe Connect.

3. Post-workshop assignment with feedback provided by the facilitator(s)

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Business writers often recognize the potential power behind their communication and want to ensure their writing makes an impact and gets results. They frequently ask questions such as:

• What are the key strategies for creating powerful business correspondence that will capture the readers’ attention while targeting their needs?
• What are the techniques for creating a professional document within a tight timeframe?
• How can I avoid the old, bureaucratic language and use the basic concepts of plain language?
• How can I make a strong connection with my reader when dealing with sensitive issues?

This interactive session answers those questions and more! It empowers participants to write for impact and get results by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to enhance their professional image and their success as a business writer. The course includes a component specifically on the critical elements of email communication.

This full day workshop focuses on:

• using planning and organizing techniques to gain clarity and to write faster
• reducing the time spent revising and proofreading documents
• using editing tricks that will catch the small typos that undermine image
• understanding the power of simplicity and using it in all documents
• impacting the reader by putting the right information in the right place
• formatting for visual appeal and accessibility of information

Facilitators: 
Susan Portelance is an associate of Eclectic Communications and brings to the classroom over 10 years of training experience and four years of Toastmasters participation where she has honed her public speaking and leadership skills. Susan has completed training in adult education, presentation skills and coaching skills. Also, she is a Certified Training and Development Professional.

• An optional course in the 70 credit hour QNET Certificate in Management Development (CMD). 
• Eligible for credit in the CAM:OE (Certificate in Applied Management: Organizational Effectiveness) in partnership with the University of Manitoba, Continuing Education
  

Fees: 
- QNET Members: $399.00 + GST  | QNET member list
- Event Partners (see list below): $399.00 + GST
- Non-Members: $469.00 + GST  | Join QNET

Event Partners:
(Members of the following organizations receive the partner rate for this event)
- APICS Winnipeg Chapter (APICS)
- Manitoba Aerospace

This session is also presented in partnership with:
- Manitoba Education and Training
- CAM:OE, University of Manitoba Extended Education