Business Writing
Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it's one that many people struggle with. The Business Writing workshop will give you a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
Oct-16, 2026
09:00 am to 05:00 pm EST (USA)
Virtual
1 Day
About this course
Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it's one that many people struggle with. The Business Writing workshop will give you a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
What you'll learn
- Write business documents to a professional standard and conforming to acceptable formats
- Present information in an organised, structured way to achieve a specific objective
- Use a business-like style and vocabulary, while displaying sensitivity to different levels of reader expertise
- Express ideas with confidence and clarity, supporting persuasive and logical arguments
Course Contents
Module 1: Working with Words
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Creating a Cheat Sheet
Module 2: Constructing Sentences
- Parts of a Sentence
- Punctuation
- Types of Sentences
Module 3: Creating Paragraphs
- The Basic Parts
- Organization Methods
Module 4: Writing Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Agenda
Module 5: Writing Emails
- Addressing Your Message
- Grammar and Acronyms
Module 6: Writing Business Letters
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Letter
Module 7: Writing Proposals
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Proposal
Module 8: Writing Reports
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Report
Module 9: Other Types of Documents
- Requests for Proposals
- Projections
- Executive Summaries
- Business Cases
Module 10: Proofreading and Finishing
- A Proofreading Primer
- How Peer Review Can Help
- Printing and Publishing
Module 11: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Who Should Attend
- Anyone interested in learning business writing skills
- Administrative and office staff
- Managers and team leaders
- Professionals who write reports, proposals, and emails
Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
Participants will receive course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Executive Coach & Organization Change Leader
Ashish Goyal
Executive Coach • ICF Accredited • Organization Change Expert
Ashish Goyal is an ICF Accredited Executive Coach with 25+ years of global experience across banking, technology, government, and product companies. Based in Auckland, with operations in Singapore, Mumbai, and Dubai, he specializes in leadership transitions, organizational change management (OCM), and career progression strategies.
His coaching philosophy integrates strategic business acumen with deep coaching expertise, enriched by his practice as an accredited Yoga teacher, mindfulness thinker, and Vipassana meditation practitioner. Ashish helps leaders address invisible forces—like institutionalization—that shape how they think, behave, aspire, and make decisions.
With an MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business and deep expertise from roles at HSBC, Citibank, ANZ, GE Capital, Tech Mahindra, FICO, and the NZ Ministry of Business & Innovation, Ashish creates sustainable leadership transformation by integrating mind, body, and spirit for authentic, long-term growth.
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