Precise Writing
When writing for business, it’s important to use precise language. This means that word choice is of the utmost importance. The goal of precise writing is to use the most effective words: when only these remain, your writing will be clear and readable.
This course is designed to develop the skills of recognising and creating good content. We will focus on the areas to achieve your objectives.
This training is suitable for anyone who is required to communicate any form of explanation, whether that’s in a persuasive presentation, a short email or a larger annual report. It will also help you provide better feedback to others, and support you to evaluate your own writing style.
The course will be differentiated, which means that whatever your level of confidence you’re sure to benefit from the training.
By the end of the course, learners will have:
10:00 - 16:00
£595 +VAT
Civil Service College, Westminster, London
Alan Barker is an associate of the Civil Service College and an accomplished training consultant, coach, and author with over 25 years of experience. Alan specialises in creativity and writing skills, providing comprehensive training in various aspects of professional writing.
Read BioAlan Barker is an associate of the Civil Service College and an accomplished training consultant, coach, and author with over 25 years of experience. As a preferred supplier of training and coaching for the Greater London Authority (GLA), Alan specialises in creativity and writing skills, providing comprehensive training in various aspects of professional writing.
His extensive expertise covers business English, plain English, concise writing, report writing, strategic report writing, advanced report writing, technical report writing, writing for policy, copywriting, speechwriting, proofreading and editing skills, and minutes and agendas.
At CSC, Alan has conducted workshops for esteemed organisations such as GLA, Greater Manchester, and the Ministry of Justice. He has also delivered a public course on Concise Writing. Apart from his association with CSC, Alan is an Affiliate Professional of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, where he conducts a copywriting masterclass and a course on creativity for copywriters. As an associate of the European Speechwriter Network, Alan leads seminars on speechwriting.
Alan's impressive roster of client organisations spans multiple sectors, including local government, finance, culture, science, and the environment. Some notable clients include Alpha Real Capital, The British Museum, The British Science Association, The Environmental Protection Agency (United States), The House of Commons (London), and ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales).
With a deep understanding of the art and science of effective communication, Alan Barker continues to empower civil servants across industries, helping them sharpen their writing skills and unleash their creative potential.
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