Classroom/Basic Level
NASBA Field of Study: Communication
Pre-requisites:none
Date: October 7, 2009
Time:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fees:
$325
per person.
Early online registration 14 days prior to
program start date:
$295 per person.
Groups of 3 or more-
$250 per person
Superior Business Writing:
How to Write
Persuasively, Creatively,
and Effectively
For everyone who
has to write a report
7 Contact Hours/.7 CEUs/7 PDUs
“Microsoft Word has
Spell-Check; it does not have Stupid-Check. It can analyze your
grammar but it cannot tell you whether your report is clear, precise, or
persuasive.” according to world renowned author William Bernhardt.
Who better to teach people in the business world how to write reports
that are clear, concise, precise, and that effectively communicate your
message!
The quality of your work is often judged by the
quality of the written report. This course delves into an individual’s
unique writing style to harness the power of words for the greatest
impact. From initial concept to final draft, learn how to create clear,
concise, and jargon-free language to produce a written document that
will accomplish your goals and please your colleagues.
Working through exercises, participants will have a chance to implement what is being taught and to see how it improves their work.
Course Objectives:
Participants will learn:
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How to improve their writing to communicate with more clarity and concision in reports and other business documents |
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Advanced written communication techniques that will improve their effectiveness and efficiency |
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Approaches to the writing process that will make their work more impressive, creative and more likely to advance their careers |
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How to improve interoffice communication in letters, memos, and even email to increase efficiency and reduce wasted time |
Topics covered will include:
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Mastering Your Writing Skills |
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The Writing Method: The Process is the Same Regardless of What You're Writing |
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Respect the Reader |
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Use Email and Interoffice Memos for Efficiency and Clarity |
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Creating a Dynamic, Effective, Clear Report |
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Conclusion: The End of the Story |
Instructor
Oklahoman
William Bernhardt is the only writing instructor in the nation who
has had academic acclaim, a successful, award-winning law practice and
numerous New York Times-bestselling novels. He has over 10
million books in print that have been translated into more than two
dozen languages, including sixteen books featuring fictitious attorney
Ben Kincaid. Among his many awards are the Oklahoma Book Award for Best
Fiction (twice), Southern Writers Guild’s Gold Medal Award, Career
Achievement Award in Houston and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author
Award. He is one of only thirty people inducted into the Oklahoma
Writers Hall of Fame—the youngest author ever so honored. In addition
to his work as a writer, Mr. Bernhardt is also a popular teacher,
publisher, musician, lyricist and constructor of crossword puzzles. He
currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Thomas H. Gilcrease
Museum of Western Art, the Advisory Panel for the Oklahoma Arts
Institute, the Advisory Council for Nimrod: The International Journal
of Poetry and Prose, the Publications Committee for the Oklahoma
Historical Society, and the Selection Committee for the Peggy V.
Helmerich Literary Award.
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The University of Tulsa Center for Executive & Professional Development is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE Credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org |
