With the recent re-issue of the Navy writing guide "Just Plain English," this
popular workshop is newly contemporary. Students apply specific
recommendations from the guide, learning to master the lucid, compact writing
style now freshly endorsed by the office of the CNO. Constantly updated
examples of Navy writing — good, bad, and incredible — demonstrate how plain
English can make written communication easier and more efficient for both
writer and reader.
Program Length: 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 25
Good communication management calls for consistency and clarity in
organizational documentation. This class offers a condensed review of the
CNO-approved writing guide, "Just Plain English," a short reproducible style
manual that can be distributed and used as a model throughout the
organization. Applying its principles encourages clear, compact, and
consistent writing at every level.
Program Length: 1 or 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 25
Focuses on the most common mechanical errors in business and technical
writing. A fast-paced refresher in "writer's English", including grammar,
punctuation, vocabulary, and usage. Complies with current GPO Style Manual.
Appropriate for professionals.
Program Length: 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 25
Identifies and addresses common problems in the management of organizational
writing. Helps set standards, develop cooperation, and reduce conflict in the
review process. Provides guidelines and practice in evaluating and clarifying
written communication.
Program Length: 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 25
Provides ample job-related practice in writing for specific purposes —
informing, persuading, evaluating, and more. Covers problem areas in
organization, paragraphing, sentence structure, word choice, punctuation.
Includes do’s and don’ts of electronic mail. Reflects current Navy style
recommendations.
Program Length: 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 25
Outlines the steps in planning and conducting a good meeting, from agenda to
adjournment. Demonstrates how to stimulate group participation, cooperation,
and creativity. Offers valuable tips and classroom practice for both leaders
and attendees.
Program Length: 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 14
Now it's official. Bureaucratic gobbledygook is out, clarity is in. By
presidential memo, government employees are directed to use "plain English"
in any document providing instructions or explanations to the general public.
This workshop teaches user-friendly writing skills and encourages clear,
understandable written communication. Appropriate for any government agency.
(This is the non-military version of workshop #1.)
Program Length: 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 25
8. PRESENTATION SKILLS (for Briefers, Trainers, and Facilitators)
Reduces "presenter’s panic" by showing how to take charge of the major
elements in a public speaking situation: voice, gestures, body language,
visual aids, equipment, environment. Also how to hold audience attention,
respond to questions, deal with special needs and personalities. Provides
information and practice in organizing and formating subject matter for
differing purposes.
Program Length: 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 16
Sharpens the eye-for-error and offers useful tips for improving the proofing
process; covers common problem areas in punctuation, number usage, grammar,
spelling, and more. Provides practice in individual and team proofing.
Appropriate for writers, editors, and secretaries.
Program Length: 1 or 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 25
Promotes precision and clarity in reports, instructions, work statements, and
other technical material. Offers practice in organizing, formating, and
writing to suit the stated objective and targeted audience.
Program Length: 2 days • Maximum Attendees: 25
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For price quotes, detailed class outlines, and
scheduling information, please contact us:
Management Skills Associates
P. O. Box 365 • Solvang, California 93464-0365
Telephone: (805) 688-2388
Fax: (805) 688-7787
E-mail: casey752@verizon.net