Collaborative Business Writing
Collaborative Business Writing
Writing and communication abilities have declined as more individuals communicate via email and instant messaging. Developing writing abilities is still crucial in the business sector, as is preparing proper papers (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), which will provide you an advantage at work.
The Collaborative Business Writing session will provide your participants with the knowledge and skills they need to work together and write that essential document. Your participants will discuss different types of collaboration and how to improve them using specific tools and methods. These fundamental abilities will offer your participants with an advantage in the professional world that many individuals are missing.
Module 1
- What is Collaborative Business Writing?
- Clarifying the Objective
- Practical Writing Approaches
- Collaborative Writing Strategies
- Collaborative Writing Patterns
- Knowledge Check
Module 2
- Types of Collaborative Business Writing
- Construction – “Cut and Paste”
- Parallel Construction – “Puzzle”
- Sequential Summative Construction
- Integrating Construction
- Knowledge Check
Module 3
- Collaborative Team Members
- Team Leader Selection
- Chief Editor Selection
- Characteristics of Team Members
- Ways to Build Collaborative Writing Team
- Knowledge Check
Module 4
- Collaborative Tools and Processes
- Outlines and Storyboards
- Collaborative Planning
- Collaborative Revision
- Collaborative Team Cohesion
- Knowledge Check
Module 5
- Setting Style Guidelines
- Voice and Person
- Format
- Consistent Spelling of Commonly Used Words
- Numbers as Words or Figures
- Knowledge Check
Module 6
- Barriers to Successful Collaborative Writing
- Hoarding
- Innovation
- Search
- Knowledge Transfer
- Knowledge Check
Module 7
- Overcoming Collaborative Writing Barriers
- Practice T-shaped Management
- Building a Network of Alliances
- Implementing Enablers
- Assessing the Culture and Areas for Improvement
- Knowledge Check
Module 8
- 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
- Knowledge Check
Module 9
- Tips for Successful Business Writing Collaboration
- Determine Purpose
- Formulate Outline and Organizational Format
- When Choosing a Team Leader, Remember…
- Assign Writing Tasks and Associated Duties
- Knowledge Check
Module 10
- Examples of Collaborative Business Writing
- Writing Emails
- Writing Reports
- Writing Training Manuals
- Writing Company Handbooks
- Knowledge Check
Assessment- Post Test