Writing
for Leaders™
a Write to the Top® workshop
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What outcomes can you
expect?
Starting with a review of your organization’s leadership competencies,
you will determine how effectively you are leading through writing. By applying our
proven process you will
- communicate more strategically
- handle sensitive issues appropriately
- empower and motivate your people
- write 30% to 50% faster
- develop your organization
- manage more productively.
Develop and improve your leadership skills
| Lead through writing
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Communicate ideas to support company vision and goals
Lead culture change
Write personably and nonjudgmentally
Connect to a culturally diverse audience |
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| Write for action
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Write messages that drive specific outcomes
Turn negatives into positives
Position requests and conclusions strategically
Get your point across the first time
Edit documents written for your signature |
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Address employee issues effectively
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Deliver sensitive messages with tact
Minimize conflicts
Focus on actions, not attitudes
Show your readers you understand their needs |
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Foster employee
development |
Use written coaching to develop critical competencies
Deliver specific feedback that is both corrective and supportive
Help others achieve their career goals |
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| Coach others to write effectively |
Delegate communication assignments efficiently
Provide clear and constructive feedback
Model strong communication skills |
Blended learning: books and on-line tools
- Books: Write to the Top: Writing for Corporate Success (Random House) and Instant-Answer Guide to Business Writing (iUniverse) by Deborah Dumaine, Better Communications’ founder; Performance Appraisal Phrase Book (Adams Media) by Corey Sandler and Janice Keefe
- Better Communications’ workbook, with additional exercises tailored to your needs
- Managers' tips for reinforcing good writing
- Reinforcement by E-mail™: 24 content-rich reminders e-mailed to your inbox after your workshop
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