Writing for Work
High-quality written communication is critical to successful business outcomes. You’ll identify your signature patterns, master the challenge of communicating technical information for non-specialists and learn how to write engaging, precise text across a range of formats.
2 half-days
You’ll learn how to
Use audience analysis to choose the most effective writing style and medium
Build accurate, easy-to-understand sentences
Guide your reader and strengthen your message
Build clarity and precision in your writing
Communicate technical information to non-specialist readers
Create cohesion, logic and flow across a range of text types
You’ll be introduced to
N.Z.’s Plain Language Law and how it affects you
The work of leading authorities on language and the mind
Insights from world-leading writing experts
The latest research from reading and literacy specialists
Your Instructor
Morag MacTaggart
Morag has coached and trained workplace writers from all spheres, from senior executives to staff that spend most of their day in the field. She has worked alongside large corporates, local and regional government, not for profits, and small businesses.
With over twenty-five years’ English teaching experience, Morag brings an extensive understanding of the best ways to foster active learning. Her lively approach coupled with plenty of laughter builds a constructive learning environment. From here, new skill acquisition and, most importantly, lasting change can take place.
