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SUMMARY:Better Business Writing - 1-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace. We can also deliver this course virtually via Teams if preferred. \nAvailable on our open schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \nOverview: \nMost people\, even if they are not involved in business\, have probably written some form of business communication at one time. This may have been a letter of complaint to a company\, or a letter to the bank manager asking for an overdraft. Whatever the reason\, or type of communication\, business writing is something that we are all involved in at some point in our lives. It is therefore important that we know what it is\, how to do it and how to do it well. \nFor some people\, it is a vital skill; according to a survey of employer’s world-wide\, writing correctly and persuasively comes top of the list of skills needed for professional success. \nAlthough business writing can seem a little overwhelming to begin with\, it can be relatively easy to learn – one you understand the basics of what is required. \n  \nThere are several benefits to learning how to write good business documents: \n\nYou can make a good impression on others if your writing is well prepared and produced.\nYou will save time when writing documents\, if you know how to plan and prepare them.\nYoui will save other people time if your documents are clearly written and easy to read.\nYou will create a good impression of yourself to those around you.\nYou will create a good impression of your organization.\n\n  \nCourse program:  NB all timings are approximate. \n9:30am – 10:45am:       Introduction \nWhy it is important? \nThe benefits of good business writing \nGetting back to basics \nGrammar and punctuation \nSpelling \nBREAK \n11:00am – 12:45am:     Writing with impact \nBe clear \nWrite less \nActive verbs \nSetting the tone \nUsing positive v negative language \nCondescension \nCliches and jargon \nWriting with your reader in mind \nNon-sexist language \nLUNCH \n1:30pm – 2:45pm:         Structure ad style \nKnow your audience and know your purpose \nBREAK \n3:00pm – 4:15pm:        Practice \n4:15pm – 4:30pm:        Summary and close \n  \nDuration: 1 day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace. We can also deliver this course virtually via Teams if preferred. \nAvailable on our open schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/better-business-writing-1-day-workshop/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, 4 Queen Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Better Business Writing,Edinburgh,Personal Development Workshops,Seminar Courses
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SUMMARY:Communication Skills –1-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your own workplace. We can also offer virtual classroom training via Zoom if preferred. \n  \nAvailable on our open schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \nOverview: \nEffective communication is key in every situation we find ourselves in\, whether it is work related or in personal life. We all know or work with people\, whom we respect as effective communicators\, but what is it about their behaviour that we aspire to and how do they do it? How is it that they are not only able to express themselves fully but can also get to the heart of what is important to the people around them? \nMost of us communicate well in many situations; however\, occasionally we need a little help. The first step is realising that you can learn new communication skills and that these are not solely in the domain of gifted communicators. \nIn which situations would you find it useful to convey yourself as a confident and articulate individual? Whether you want to communicate with more impact or build rapport with a colleague or client; improving your communication skills will help you meet these challenges. \nThis special workshop is ideal for those who need to build effective working relationships or depend on effective communication in critical situations. It will also benefit those who would like to develop their own skills and confidence in communication generally. \n  \n  \nObjectives: \n\nRevisit the foundation of effective communication\nFrame communications positively\nRemaining in control of time spent on conversations\nGiving positive feedback\nHaving difficult conversations\n\n  \nWhat you will learn: \n\nPractical verbal and non-verbal communication\nThe importance of rapport and how to build relationships\nMethods of organising your thinking to convey the message you really mean\nTo use precise questioning skills to control and move the conversation along\nHow to communicate carefully in difficult situations\nHow to resolve conflict and open up the communication\nHow to implement changes on return to office\n\n  \nDuration: 1 day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your own workplace. We can also offer virtual classroom training via Zoom if preferred. \n  \nAvailable on our open schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/communication-skills-1-day-workshop-2/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Communication Skills,Glasgow,Personal Development Workshops,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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