What’s the best format to improve writing skills?
Professional trainers and educators can package their lessons in many different ways. For example, we've discussed the differences between seminars and workshops. Today we're going to add boot camps to the mix to illustrate how the three different formats compare and the types of benefits boot camp learning offers.
By “boot camp” we do...
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Posted Nov. 26, 2018
If you struggle to produce effective writing, it may be because you're falling into some subtle language traps.
On the surface, language traps refer to words or phrases whose meaning isn't clear to readers and, worse, can potentially mislead them into thinking you mean something you don’t.
This is particularly true of jargon. For example, in one of our classes working with...
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Posted June 19, 2018
Ego is poisonous to good writing, as it erodes quality in numerous ways.
Sometimes, for example, writers try to make themselves sound important, funny, or clever at the expense of clarity and impact. Other times, business writers will prioritize their own goals over those of the business. People in technical industries, for instance, might see bylines in trade publications as an important part...
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Posted June 5, 2018
Most business writing projects are extremely important to do well and get right. Whether it’s a report for stakeholders, a scientific paper for a technical audience, or a proposal soliciting new business, significant dollars may be at stake. In some cases, the results generated by the written work could affect the future of the business, and how you give their writing feedback can transform...
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Posted April 24, 2018
These days, businesses have more options than ever when it comes to employee training. That wealth of choices means organizations can find just the right training paradigm for their needs, but it can be frustratingly difficult to figure out which option is the right one. Even just choosing between the two mainstays of corporate training – workshops and seminars – can be confusing.
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