1 Day Workshop on Writing & Planning Proposals More Effectively

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Course Information Date: 13 August 2014 (Wed) Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm Venue: Concorde Hotel Function Room (f.k.a Le Meridien Hotel) Fees: S$400 (NETT) S$160 after PIC grant ** Enjoy savings of 20% for group registrations of 2 pax or more. Email us for more details. *Enjoy up to 400% tax deduction or 60% cash payout under the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) scheme for Staff Training. Find out more at https://www.iras.gov.sg/ or email picredit@iras.gov.sg Inclusive of teabreaks and lunch Registration is on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Register early to avoid disappointment. Click here for registration form To register, please contact Ms Elsie Koh @ 9857 8570/ 62789785 or elsie@360degrees.com.sg Unsubscribe If you no longer wish to receive our email - please click unsubscribe here. Thank you. 1 Day Workshop on Writing & Planning Proposals More Effectively The ability to present information succinctly and in a concise form is instrumental in this current dynamic business world of information. A report is essentially a sales document, if not presented or communicated correctly, can and will lose its intended message, thus possibly hindering or misleading decision-makers. This one-day course will impart the necessary knowledge and skills for effective proposal writing. The course is structured such that participants will learn to look out for an appropriate style, tone and format of writing, express their points coherently, and to consistently produce sharp, focused and concise written work. They will also pick up skills to vet common writing errors and to convincingly share these ideas with their peers. At the same time, participants will be able to understand the characteristics of reports and ensure that their writing is suitable for the format. For Whom This Effective Report Writing Skills Workshop is designed specifically for managers to master new and specific techniques that will help sharpen their writing skills. The course will help the participants produce a higher standard of written submissions, and to understand that good writing is, and should not be difficult. Course Objectives The workshop is specifically designed for managers to raise the standard of written submissions through the following components:- Learn how to write clear, concise, correct and complete work reports. Learn the techniques used in organising and planning prior to the writing process. Apply principles taught to write concept papers and reports that are clear, logical and persuasive, and meet the organisation's needs and expectations better. Understand the Do's and Don'ts of effective business writing. Introduction Definition of a report/proposal Objectives of a report/proposal Types of reports/proposals Parts of a proposal and report Logos, Ethos and Pathos Systematic Planning Systematic Planning techniques How to get started Preliminary investigation Problem identification Analysing the information Drafting of outlines Organizing the Proposal/Report The introduction Stating the problems, hypothesis Body of the document The findings Closing Conclusions Recommendations Report Writing Skills and Styles The word, the phrase, the sentence and the paragraph Fundamentals of good report writing Concise writing techniques Understanding and using tone effectively in writing Sentence construction style and structure Using the Active and Passive voice Paragraphing styles and rules Emphasizing key thoughts with sentence style Formats Informational Reports Analytical Reports Analysis and Presentation of Data Ancillary sections Using Tables, graphs, charts and illustrations The Power of visual imagery Appendixes Teaching Methodologies Lecturing Group Discussion Self-Analysis Class Brainstorming Learning from a Partner Interactive Exercises Instructional Strategies Experiential Learning Reflective Teaching Functional Context Report Writing Skills and Styles The word, the phrase, the sentence and the paragraph Fundamentals of good report writing Concise writing techniques Understanding and using tone effectively in writing Sentence construction style and structure Using the Active and Passive voice Paragraphing styles and rules Emphasizing key thoughts with sentence style Formats Informational Reports Analytical Reports 360 Degrees Trainer Caroline has more than 17 years of invaluable experience as an Editor of lifestyle and technical publications and 15 years teaching business management, environmental and soft-skills communication. During her numerous corporate exposure with local and foreign participants, Caroline has provided counselling and coaching services to many multicultural individuals and teams while also mentoring fellow educators in developing their professional skills. Caroline's wide ranging expertise in the field of communication and management is just one half of the equation as her focus lies in the other where corporate education must always serve the business need and that any development intervention is an investment that must deliver a return. In this respect, Caroline uses a combination of tailored activities and has mastered the art of utilising pedagogical methods with minds! Her pragmatic real world approach ensures that she understands and responds to the real pressures and issues faced by adult learners especially. By closely observing and identifying individuals with special learning needs, she has maintained that experiential, innovative teaching methods and highly interactive curriculum are key motivational factors that enhance one's communication and personal development skills. In House Customized Training We deliver customized designed courses that are tailored to your organizational needs. Our professional trainers are domain experts with extensive international experience. Do contact us today @ 6278 9785/ training@360degrees.com.sg for no-obligation training needs assessment, we will work in partnership with you to identify needs, develop training and find instructors that best fit your business environment.

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