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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/2026-02-19/
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:Presentation skills – 2-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 2 Days\nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nTalk and present with confidence and impact.\nDo you find yourself avoiding situations where you will be asked to talk or present an idea? You know your stuff but the thought of having to stand up in front of an audience fills you with worry and panic? \nOR \nYou may be “stuck in a rut” with your presentations or public speaking engagements and need to add impact to inspire and motivate your audience. \nThis training experience is suitable for both inexperienced and experienced presenters who feel they need to refresh and improve their delivery and motivate their audience. It has been developed for people who are required to give effective and stimulating presentations and talks. \nALL speakers have nerves! Most of us fear standing up in front of an audience and presenting\, however\, you can learn to overcome this natural fear by learning techniques that will allow you to deliver a memorable presentation. \nThis 2 day course will help you hone your skills and give you the tools and space to practice delivering you message in a creative and confident manner. Classes are small and mainly experimental\, allowing the trainer to focus and coach whilst reflecting on your particular challenges and requirements. \nObjectives: \n\nTo overcome the natural fear of speaking to an audience and use nervousness to your advantage\nTo design a presentation that people remember\nTo understand and gain the non-verbal skills all good speakers need\nTo develop presence and confidence when speaking to a group\nTo connect with your audience and make them listen\nTo use pace to influence and impact listeners\nTo deliver engaging and memorable presentations\n\n  \nDuration: 2 Days\nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/presentation-skills-2-day-workshop-3/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, 4 Queen Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1JE\, United Kingdom
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