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Effective Writing in the Federal Government

Leading with the Written Word

Schedule

  • Feb 25-28, ‘13 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV   $3750 Limited Space
    Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 3:00 PM on last day
  • Jun 3-6, ‘13 @ WMDC, Aurora, CO   $3750 REGISTER
    Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 3:00 PM on last day
  • Sep 9-12, ‘13 @ EMDC, Shepherdstown, WV   $3750 REGISTER
    Starts 8:30 AM on 1st day ends 3:00 PM on last day

Overview

Whether producing budget justifications, regulations or performance plans, the ability to prepare clear, concise written documents is an essential skill for Federal leaders. This seminar helps you develop your writing skills so you can effectively convey your message to any audience and advance your goals.

In this seminar experts will review and critique your work as they guide you through the sometimes convoluted process of writing Federal documents, and will offer concrete recommendations for how to continue polishing your writing after you have returned to the workplace.

How You Will Benefit

  • Understand basic writing methods that stress the importance of outlines and orderly composition structure
  • Write with more precision, meaning, purpose and style
  • Reinforce the key elements of effective communication techniques
  • Develop writing confidence and productivity
  • Enhance critical writing skills that will gain necessary support from your peers, team and boss by thinking strategically

Who Should Attend

Public Service Leaders at any level who are interested in improving their writing skills and potential within the Federal Government.

Note

Unless stated otherwise (under the date of the program) lodging and meals are included in the tuition. Lodging starts the evening before the program and is provided the evening the program ends.