Adjust Your Skills: WRITING REFRESHER
(Grammar, Punctuation, Mechanics)

Have you ever been embarrassed when someone pointed out an error you made in grammar, spelling or punctuation? This session is invaluable for your business writing, whether it's an email, report or proposal. You can learn how to prevent mistakes that cost you and your company time and energy, as well as sabotage your image. This intensive session refreshes your skills with a thorough review of grammar, usage and punctuation.

You Will Learn

• Ten tips for effective communication
• Punctuation do's and don'ts
• Commonly misspelled words
• Usage problems and answers

Break Down the Task: WRITING REGIMEN
(Prepare, Compose, Repair)

Executives rate the ability to write as one of the top characteristics of promotable employees. Yet otherwise highly-skilled workers report that writing effectively and efficiently often eludes them. This session presents a process of breaking down your writing task into three phases: preparing, composing, repairing. Following these simple guidelines will not only result in improved final documents, but will ease your writing experience.

You Will Learn

• How to apply the Four C's criteria for writing success
• How to customize your message
• How to make a positive impression
• How to organize your thoughts into writing
• How to edit and proofread

Consult a Pro: WRITING REVIEW
(Individual, Coaching, Edits)

This is an optional, customized, and highly recommended opportunity to expand on what you've gleaned from previous sessions. Or you can take advantage of this one-on-one coaching by itself. You'll submit one or two samples of your writing, then we'll review it individually in a specially scheduled time. Your current writing samples will be relevant and instructional in revealing patterns and refining challenging areas.

Why You Will Benefit

• One-on-one time
• Customized sessions
• Focus on your own writing
• Identify patterns and problems
• Edit and refine documents with a coach