Writing to Get Things Done® online is an interactive and entertaining web-based learning experience that teaches employees how to think and write from the reader’s perspective. The skills and concepts taught in this course teach people to present their ideas clearly in all business communications, including letters, memos, reports, voice mails and e-mail messages. Clear writing is clear thinking framed for the reader using plain English.
Target Audience
This is not a remedial writing program for “problem writers.” This course is for everyone who needs to meet important deadlines and keep projects on target. It is a must for architects, attorneys, analysts, engineers, contract specialists, and managerial and professional staff whose job requires effective written and email communications.
Course Length: Six to eight hours. Because it is self-directed, employees can complete the course at their own pace. Progress is automatically bookmarked so learners can pickup exactly where they left off.
Program Design to Improve On–the–Job Writing Skills
Writing to Get Things Done® focuses on improving actual on-the-job writing skills. At the start of the course, participants collect several of their own writing samples. Throughout the program, they follow specific instructions to critique and rewrite these samples to strengthen and reinforce the key concepts of each module. This hands-on approach personalizes the learning experience and facilitates the transfer of effective writing skills to the workplace.
Participants will learn how to:
- Clarify thoughts before writing.
- Separate the readers’ needs from the writer’s needs.
- Use the inverted-pyramid principle of organization.
- Use a listing paragraph format to highlight key ideas.
- Use the language of getting things done vs. business speak.
- Finesse with tone to encourage cooperation.
- Use our three models of organization for all business writing.
The course guides learners through the following principles of effective writing:
- Module 1– Keep a Business Perspective
- Module 2– Clarify Your Thoughts Before Writing
- Module 3– Use the Three-Paragraph Model
- Module 4– Use the Three-Paragraph Model with a List
- Module 5– Use the Heading Model
- Module 6– Choose an Effective Writing Style
- Module 7– Sweeten Your Emails
The course challenges the mind and keeps the learner engaged with these interactive learning aids:
- Frequent inquiries and animations
- Numerous writing samples with rewrites
- Short video clips and narration
- Engaging games and quizzes
- 100-page course book in PDF format
- Concise Quick-Check Skills Card in PDF format
 ASTD E-Learning Courseware Certification
This course is certified by the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) Certification Institute. This is the first and only writing course to meet their rigorous standards for usability and instructional design.
A Learning Process, Not a Training Event
We offer a number of free value-added resources and opportunities to help seminar participants become more productive on the job. Upon course completion, we invite participants to support their new writing skills with these learning activities:
System Requirements
To access Writing to Get Things Done® participants need only a computer and a broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, T1, T3, etc.). To print and view the course book (PDF format), learners will need Adobe Acrobat® which is standard on most computer systems and available for free from http://get.adobe.com/reader/.
License Fee
Our clients invest in Writing to Get Things Done® because the productivity gains are immediately obvious. This online alternative to our popular live seminar saves time and money.
| Qty |
Price per License |
Quantity Discount |
Total Cost by Quantity |
| 1 |
$295 |
|
$295 |
| 25 |
$250 |
+15% |
$6,250 |
| 50 |
$200 |
+32% |
$10,000 |
| 100 |
$175 |
+40% |
$17,500 |
| 200 |
$150 |
+50% |
$30,000 |
Note: All course materials are provided electronically in PDF format. They may be viewed and/or printed from a web browser. Professionally printed materials are available for an additional fee. |
