Business Communication: Business Writing and Presentation Skills

Learning how to speak and write effectively can make a huge difference in your professional life. Expertise in these two crucial forms of communication can make the difference between success and failure in business and this course shows you how to improve your communication skills. Workplace presentations can be nerve-wracking but solid preparation and polished skills can lead to your gaining confidence and delivering stellar performances.

This course explores the specific demands of writing in a business context and compares effective writing with its spoken counterpart. Strong writing skills are built on a foundation of good habits, including critical thinking, frequent reading and tailoring language for specific audiences.

This training will highlight:

• Confidence in handling presentations
• Planning for presentation roles, cues and equipment
• Exploiting the secrets of great presenters
• Using the three dimensions to obtain favourable decisions
• Adept at asking for and getting the desired decision.

Workshop objectives:

• Describe and identify three styles of writing
• Understand the rules that govern written language
• Appreciate the legal implications of business writing
• Describe some common barriers to written communication and explain how to overcome them
• Identify the basic elements and goals of a business proposal
• Discuss the different types and main parts of a report
• Compare exposition and interpretation
• Prepare and deliver an effective business presentation

Training Methodology

This course will be conducted physically and virtually simultaneously, with formal presentations and an interactive training manual. It will be delivered by seasoned trainers with vast experience in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theories, group activities, and case studies. The session will be wrapped up by an industry expert to share practical experience related to the course topic, and a Q&A session with the participants.