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Effective Writing (formerly: Leading with the Written Word)

Formerly: Leading with the Written Word:

Competencies Emphasized

Influencing/Negotiating
Political Savvy
Strategic Thinking
Technology Management
Written Communication

Length

4 days.

Locations

EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV; WMDC, Aurora, CO;

College Credits

N/A

Schedule

February 16 - 19, 2010 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV $3075
Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 3:00 PM on last day
Friday is a travel day. Cost includes food, lodging and course materials
April 26 - 29, 2010 @ WMDC, Aurora, CO $3075
Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 3:00 PM on last day
Friday is a travel day. Cost includes food, lodging and course materials
June 7 - 10, 2010 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV $3075
Starts 8:30 PM on 1st day ends 3:00 PM on last day
Friday is travel day. Cost includes food, lodging and course materials
September 7 - 10, 2010 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV $3075
Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 3:00 PM on last day
Friday is travel day. Cost includes food, lodging and course materials

Overview

The ability to prepare clear, concise documents that advocate a position or advance a goal is an essential leadership skill. Whether you have to produce budget justifications, testimony, performance plans or any number of other documents, each one requires a different style of writing and your success depends on your ability to use them appropriately. In this seminar, experts will teach you how to create a document from scratch. They will review and critique your work and make concrete suggestions for polishing and improving your skills once you return to the workplace.

Effective Writing teaches you the important craft of writing different types of Federal documents targeted for specific audiences.

How You Will Benefit

Understand basic writing methods that stress the importance of outlines and orderly composition structure
Write with more precision, meaning, purpose and style
Reinforce the key elements of effective communication techniques
Develop writing confidence and productivity
Enhance critical writing skills that will gain necessary support from your peers, team and boss

Who Should Attend

Individuals at any level who are interested in improving their writing skills and potential within the Federal Government

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