Interacting with Others 2: Communicate effectively in writing

Write clearly and effectively

Use appropriate style, tone, format, grammar, and vocabulary in written communications

On-the-Job

Take responsibility for communicating a new HR program As a member of a task force, prepare written reports on the goals, plans, progress and results of a new project Look for examples of good writing Contribute articles to professional journals and internal publications

Education and Training

• Writing Effectively (Cornell University - New York City, 212-340-2863, 2 days, $795)
• Business Writing & Grammar Skills(National Seminars Group, 800-258-7246, 2 days, $295)
• Writing for Business Results (JWAVideo, 312-829-5100, Video, $100)
• Business Writing for Results (Fred Pryor Seminars, 800-255-6139, 1 day, $195)
• Power Writing: Techniques for Success (Briefings Publishing Group, 703-518-2343, Video, $99)
• Padgett Thompson (800-255-4141)
     ---Communicating with Diplomacy & Tact, 2 days, $479
     ---The Better Business Writing Workshop, 1 day, $159
  
• American Management Association (518-891-1500)
     ---How to Sharpen Your Business Writing Skills, 4 days, $1575. Also available as a Self-Study Course, $99
     ---Strategies for Writing Effective Speeches and Presentations, 2 days, 995
     ---Delivering Successful Presentations, Video, $81
     ---Quick Fix Writing: Think It, Write It, 2 days, $975
     ---Fundamentals of Business Writing, Self-Study, $81
  Note: A number of writing courses are also available from local colleges and adult education programs.