Effective Writing in the Federal Government
Leading with the Written Word
Overview
The ability to prepare clear, concise documents that advocate a position or advance a goal is an essential leadership skill. Budget justifications, testimony, capabilities statements, Q&A responses, support materials for administration positions—each type of Federal document requires a different style of writing, and your success or failure depends on your ability to use them appropriately. In this seminar, experts will teach you how to create a document from the initial thought process and outline to the completed product, reviewing and critiquing your work and making concrete suggestions for improvement. You will learn the styles of writing required for different types of documents and for different target audiences, and the techniques to polish and improve your writing skills when you return to the workplace.
How Will You Benefit
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Understand basic writing methods that stress the importance of outlines and orderly composition structure
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Learn to write more precisely, with meaning and purpose
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Reinforce the key ingredients of effective communication techniques
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Develop greater confidence and productivity
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Enhance critical writing skills that will gain necessary support from your peers, team, and boss
Who Should Attend
Individuals at any level who are interested in improving their writing skills and potential within the Federal Government by learning to organize their writing and communicate in a clear, effective manner
Presidential Management Fellows
Schedule
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Nov 17 - 20, ‘08 @ EMDC - Shepherdstown, WV
$2,995.00
Sunday Arrival; Starts Monday at 8:30 am ends @ 3:00 pm on last day
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Feb 23 - 26, ‘09 @ EMDC - Shepherdstown, WV
$2,995.00
Sunday Arrival; Starts Monday at 8:30 am ends @ 3:00 pm on last day
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Jun 1 - 4, ‘09 @ EMDC - Shepherdstown, WV
$2,995.00
Sunday Arrival; Starts Monday at 8:30 am ends @ 3:00 pm on last day
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Jul 28 - 31, ‘09 @ WMDC - Aurora, CO
$2,995.00
Monday Arrival; Starts Tuesday at 8:30 am ends @ 3:00 pm on last day
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Sep 14 - 17, ‘09 @ EMDC - Shepherdstown, WV
$2,995.00
Sunday Arrival; Starts Monday at 8:30 am ends @ 3:00 pm on last day
Note
Tuition includes materials, meals and lodging
Competencies Emphasized
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Business Acumen
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Written Communication
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Influencing/Negotiating
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Political Savvy
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Strategic Thinking
Locations
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EMDC - Shepherdstown, WV,
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WMDC - Aurora, CO,