Collaborative Business Writing - Trainer Course & Training Materials + Trainer Resources

Collaborative Business Writing - Trainer Course & Training Materials + Trainer Resources

Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and instant messaging. Developing writing skills is still important in the business world as is creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas) giving you that extra edge in the workplace.

Study method - Online, self-paced (6-12 study hours)

Course format - Online (24/7 access), modular

Course Duration - Part-time (1 year access)

Qualification - Certificate of completion

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

Awarded Body – IAOTS Accredited/CPD Standards

Course aims

The collaborative business writing online training course will give participants the knowledge and skills to collaborate with others and create that important document. Participants will touch on the types of collaboration, and ways to improve them through certain tools and processes. These basic skills will provide your participants with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.

Course objectives

The objectives of this collaborative business writing online course are to:

• Define collaborative business writing
• Know different types of collaborative writing
• Know how to collaborate with team members
• Learn methods of handling conflict in writing
• Build collaborative writing teams

What’s covered in this course?

This collaborative business writing e-learning course covers the following:

Module One: Getting Started

• Housekeeping Items
• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives
• The Parking Lot
• Action Plan

Module Two: What is Collaborative Business Writing?

• Clarifying the Objective
• Practical Writing Approaches
• Collaborative Writing Strategies
• Collaborative Writing Patterns
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Types of Collaborative Business Writing

• Parallel Construction – ‘cut and paste’
• Parallel Construction – ‘puzzle’
• Sequential Summative Construction
• Integrating Construction
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Collaborative Team Members

• Team Leader Selection
• Chief Editor Designation
• Characteristics of Team Members
• Ways to Build Collaborative Writing Team
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Collaborative Tools and Processes

• Outlines and Storyboards
• Collaborative Planning
• Collaborative Revision
• Collaborative Team Cohesion
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Setting Style Guidelines

• Voice and Person
• Format
• Consistent Spelling of Commonly Used Words
• Numbers as Words or Figures
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Barriers to Successful Collaborative Writing

• Hoarding
• Innovation
• Search
• Knowledge Transfer
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Overcoming Collaborative Writing Barriers

• Practicing T-shaped Management
• Building Network of Alliances
• Implementing Enablers
• Assessing the Culture and Areas for Improvement
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Styles of Dealing with Conflict

• Ensure that Good Relationships are the First Priority
• Keep People and Problems Separate
• Pay Attention to the Interests that are Being Presented
• Listen First, Talk Second
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Tips for Successful Business Writing Collaboration

• Determine Purpose
• Formulate Outline and Organizational Format
• Selection of Team Leader
• Assign Writing Tasks and Associated Duties
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Examples of Collaborative Business Writing

• Writing Emails
• Writing Reports
• Writing Training Manuals
• Writing Company Handbooks
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words From The Wise
• Review Of The Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Recommended Reading
• Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations

What is collaborative business writing?

"This Collaborative Business Writing training course gives participants the knowledge and skills to collaborate with others and create important documents. Participants will touch on the types of collaboration, and ways to improve them through certain tools and processes"

Why choose our online training courses?

All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!

1. Easy to follow and understand
2. Only 6-12 hours recommended study time
3. 1 year access to course & learning materials
4. Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
5. Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
6. Additional references and downloadable materials available
7. Certificate (IAOTS Accredited)

Course accreditation

1. The content of this online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
2. All our online courses are accredited and internationally recognised by the International Association of Online Training Standards (IAOTS).

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