Andrew is passionate about communications and making connections. As an actor, playwright, singer, song writer and over all performance enthusiast, Andrew has learned the importance of effective communication in the social environment. A graduate of UCT, he has a Bachelor of Arts double major in Drama and Media&Writing. He has always found himself at home on the stage, be it theatre or music. He has also had a keen interest in the behind the scenes occupations of writing and directing. At school level he was awarded Best Script two years running as well as Most Versatile Actor and overall Drama Honours. The psychology behind performance and how that applies both to stage and interpersonal interaction is focal point for Andrew and formed key aspects of his studies.
Kerrin is the HR and Operations Manager at Leading Training and is passionate about learning and personal growth. She has a BA (HDip) Ed from Wits University with majors in English and Psychology and has experience teaching English at high school level and extensive experience in training and managing.
She loves dealing with people and the general well-being of the staff and delegates is her primary concern. She also facilitates soft-skills courses in HR, leadership and instructional design.
She is a qualified SDF (Skills Development Facilitator), having completed the UNISA Certificate in Skills Development Facilitation in 2015 with distinction. She is registered as an HR generalist with the SA Board for People Practices (membership no. 42866985). She, together with a team of professional facilitators, project manages agile customised training interventions for Leading Training clients. Their services range from training material development incliuding accredited and online learning, to high-impact facilitated interventions that result in organizational change and team growth.
She is accredited as a Level 1 Cultural Intelligence Facilitator with The Cultural Intelligence Center, has completed the Wits online Instructional Design course in 2017 and is a Certified ScrumMaster® through Scrum Alliance. Kerrin is a dynamic facilitator who consistently gets excellent reviews for the training she conducts.
A non-accredited practical workshop to improve business writing skills by looking at common errors in sentence structure and style, as well as tips and techniques to write in various common business English contexts. Please bring your laptop to work on practical exercises. This course gives ample opportunity to practice each skill learned through peer review and direct feedback.
This two-day practical workshop will help you teach participants how to:
Leading Training is focusing on providing virtual training courses for the foreseeable future and will only consider in-person and classroom training on request, with a required minimum group size of four delegates. We remain committed to offering training that is fast, focused and effective.
| Delivery Method | Duration | Price (excl. VAT) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulltime | 2 Days | R 4,598.00 | |
| Webinar | 2 Days | R 3,698.00 |
Save up to 10% by booking and paying 10 business days before the course.
Anybody wanting to improve his/her writing skills and who does not require an accredited course.
MS Word or document formatting experience is preferable. Please bring your laptop to work on practical exercises.
Why Write?
The first part of the day explores the possible business advantages of effective communication and what can go wrong with poor writing. This session will help participants identify the value of writing better and give them the motivation to put in the work to improve.
The Four C's
We cover in detail the four C's of good business writing: being clear, concise, complete, and correct. Participants will practice each C through writing exercises.
Word Agreement
Subject-verb agreement is complex and is a common area for mistakes. During this session, participants will explore word agreement through a brief overview of the rules and a writing exercise.
Active and Passive Voice
Most people prefer to read writing that is in the active voice. We will discuss and practice both voices during this session.
Sentences and Sentence Types
This session will discuss the structure of sentences and paragraphs. Then, participants will apply this knowledge to a writing exercise.
Readability Index
The Gunning Fog Index, also called the readability index, determines the difficulty level of a written piece. Participants will apply the index to a sample and to their own work.
The Fifth C
Courtesy is an important principle of good business writing. During this session, participants will examine the use of tone and empathy and apply that to several business letters, helping them explore their own style and preference.
Common English Language Errors
It is important to use words that best reflect what you are trying to say. In this session, we will examine some common dilemmas (such as fewer vs. less) and suggested solutions.
Inclusive Language
Another key part of writing is political correctness. Participants will have an opportunity to re-write some exclusive terms to make them inclusive.
Sentence Construction
The two basic rules for constructing sentences are: use construction that makes meaning clear and keep construction parallel. Participants will re-write sentences that don't follow these rules.
Punctuation
During this session, participants will work in teams to develop a series of test questions for other teams. We have included some key points that you can use to debrief the test.
Writing Business Letters
This session begins with three lessons on the steps for writing a business letter, types of letters, and the parts of a business letter. Participants will then examine samples of business letters to determine the type and the parts of the letter.
E-mail Etiquette
These days, e-mail has become a universal method of communication. However, there are many questions of etiquette and few answers. This session will discuss some common dilemmas and our recommended answers.
Spelling and Proofreading
Proofreading carelessly can spoil a writer's best efforts. This session will help participants identify common spelling errors and practice their proofreading skills.
Writing Challenges
To wrap up the workshop, participants will work in small groups to identify their biggest challenges and some possible solutions.
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Note: places are only fully secured once payment has been made.
Leading Training is focusing on providing virtual training courses for the foreseeable future and will only consider in-person and classroom training on request, with a required minimum group size of four delegates. We remain committed to offering training that is fast, focused and effective.
| Start Date | End Date | Branch | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 10 Aug 2022 | Thu 11 Aug 2022 | Not Applicable | Scheduled | |
| Wed 5 Oct 2022 | Thu 6 Oct 2022 | Not Applicable | Scheduled |