Communication in the Workplace
- The Art of Effective Communication
- Communicating with Men and Women
- Communication Mystery
- Communication Review
- Communication Skills for Emerging Leaders
- Effective Listening
- Facilitation Skills
- Getting the Most out of Your PowerPoint Presentation
- Grammatical Refresher
- How to Conduct Meetings
- How to Develop and Deliver Dynamic Presentations
- Informal Report Writing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Nonverbal Communication
- Presentational Speaking
- Professional Business Writing
- Supervisor Communication Skills
- Writing Business Letters
- Writing Effective Memos/Emails
- Writing Technical Information
Writing Technical Information
Session Format:
6 Hours Total (Two 3–Hour Sessions)
Introduction
Demands for daily writing burden employees who must convey technical information to others who may or may not share their areas of expertise. Technical writing must be clear, concise, complete, and most of all, understandable to a variety of audiences. Understanding the writing process and special strategies for organizing technical documents (from letters to major reports) can enable the writer to respond more effectively to specific writing situations.
Objectives
The participant will learn: (1) the writing process as it applies to technical writing, (2) particular problems of conveying technical material, and (3) the design of technical documents that are clear and that communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
Content Outline
- Review writing process (analyzing audience, generating ideas, formulating strategy, developing support materials, drafting, revising, and polishing)
- Review strategies for organizing material
- Practice all stages of the writing process using content specific to the needs of the participants
Who Should Attend
This seminar is intended for employees who must communicate technical information to others.
