We’ve just introduced a great new service which maximises learning within a real environment, minimises the time that employees need to take from work, and increases overall learning effectiveness.
It works like this: We mix conventional classroom training with online coaching to meet class needs as well as address individual writing goals based on tailored programmes.
Our service has three elements:
- Pre-course online briefings with each delegate to assess desired outcomes linked to business goals.
- Half-day course.
- Post-course online briefings with each delegate to discuss progress, provide encouragement, and to deliver guidance and assistance.
Pre-course briefing
Before the briefing, delegates are invited to email an example of one of their documents. We respond with comments and advice and then discuss – over the phone or Skype – each delegate’s writing needs linked to their business goals.
The online briefing takes around twenty minutes. We then agree a Personal Action Plan – a one-page document which focuses on areas which each delegate wishes to improve.
The plan details document type, purpose, recipients, content, style, tone and desired response, as well as desired delegate improvement.
After the briefing, the one-page plan is emailed to each delegate before the course.
Half-day course
Courses are delivered first thing in the morning and tailored to a customer’s precise writing requirements. Amongst the topics we include how to get messages across with impact and how to present information to best effect.
Full course notes and slides are provided. Examples used during courses are related to real-life customer business scenarios gleaned from pre-course briefings.
Hands-on exercises are delivered in teams. At the end of our usual two-hour sessions, delegates update their Personal Action Plans.
Post-course briefing
Delegates select a time best suited to them for a post-course briefing. Briefings take place over Skype. Before the briefing, delegates are invited to upload an example of one of their reports produced after the course.
The discussion takes place over Skype, documents are shared and suggested amendments, advice, and encouragement given. Together we update the Personal Action Plan online.
Benefits
- Employee business goals are linked to outcomes
- Time away from work at any one time is two hours
- The focus is on real written communication needs
- A mix of training and coaching is far more effective than conventional training
- Exercises are Customer specific
- Pre and post course briefings take place at the delegates’ convenience
- The Personal Action Plan is goal-focused for each delegate
- Additional support is available at any time.
Additional support
Additional support is available on demand. Walkerstone also offers expert writers to help deliver quality reports, business cases, and presentations.
Costs
Costs are related to document type, desired outcomes and specified business goals.
View more information about our Online Coaching Courses.
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Boost your skills quickly, easily, and affordably with our brand-new online video course, Mastering the Art of Essential Business Writing, available for just £49.
Designed with your success in mind, this course covers everything from foundational principles and grammar essentials to advanced techniques such as crafting compelling executive summaries.
You’ll master the power of words, sharpen your reasoning and logic, and learn how to persuade and summarise effectively. You’ll achieve the ability to:
- · Engage because of your improved level of grammar, punctuation, and writing technique.
- · Communicate effectively because of your ability to present information with logic and reasoning.
- · Craft documents from polished emails to highly readable plans and reports.
- · Persuade by deploying effective literary techniques.
Need Tutor Guidance?
We make learning effortless. You can book a personal tutor for one-on-one guidance for 30-minute sessions via Teams.
Interactive Learning
This course goes beyond theory with practical exercises and quizzes designed to reinforce your knowledge:
- · Quizzes: Test your understanding after each module to ensure you’re on track.
- · Hands-On Exercises: Apply your skills in realistic business scenarios to gain practical experience.
Flexible Learning
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your daily communication or elevate your business writing, this course is tailored to meet your needs.
