Virtual Writing Training for Teams
In survey after survey, CEOs rank “communication skills” as the most vital for business success. And, at the heart of communication skills, is the ability to write. Unfortunately, researchers have found that less than 30% of high school seniors can write proficiently and 40 could not write at a college level. In this virtually facilitated business writing workshop, participants will practice a foolproof method of writing effectively, efficiently, and powerfully.
Target Audience:
- Managers, team leaders, facilitators, human resources —anyone who is responsible for writing emails in the workplace
The Problem:
Most workers in American business spend over three hours reading, writing, and responding to emails. The goal of most is to write as fast as they possibly can so they can get through their inbox before the end of the business day. In their haste to clear their inboxes, many are creating extra work because they have to respond to a clarifying email. In the process, they could also be sabotaging their careers by creating the impression they are not clear thinkers.
Our Solution:
Participants Will Learn to…
- Understand the fundamentals of writing
- Utilize the TrainSmart Method of writing to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and clarity
- Identify personal writing styles and how to mirror styles
- Retain your private editor – introduction to Grammar Tools
Course Outline:
- Why is Writing So Hard? Strategies to help you get started and stay focused
- Using the TrainSmart Method – a writing model to increase effectiveness and save time
- The Importance of Knowing Your Personal Writing Style and Others’
- Grammar Made Easy – it is more than spellcheck.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Writing Training for Teams
What is virtual business writing training?
Virtual business writing training helps employees write clearer, more effective workplace communication. TrainSMART’s workshop focuses on practical writing habits that improve clarity, efficiency, tone, and professionalism. Participants learn a structured writing method they can apply to emails, messages, reports, and other common business communication tasks.
Who should attend virtual writing training?
This training is designed for managers, team leaders, HR professionals, facilitators, and employees who regularly write emails or business messages. It is especially valuable for teams that need to reduce confusion, improve professionalism, save time, and communicate more clearly across remote or hybrid work environments.
What problem does business writing training solve?
Business writing training helps reduce unclear messages, unnecessary follow-up emails, and communication breakdowns caused by rushed or poorly structured writing. Many employees write quickly to clear their inboxes, but unclear writing can create extra work, undermine credibility, and slow decision-making across teams.
What will participants learn in this writing workshop?
Participants learn writing fundamentals, the TrainSMART Method for improving clarity and efficiency, strategies for getting started, staying focused, and matching communication style to the audience. The workshop also introduces grammar tools that support better editing and more polished workplace writing.
How does better writing improve workplace productivity?
Clearer writing saves time by reducing misunderstandings, clarifying expectations, and limiting unnecessary back-and-forth communication. When employees write with structure and purpose, teams make decisions faster, respond more accurately, and avoid the productivity loss caused by confusing emails or vague business messages.
Does this training help with email writing?
Yes. This workshop is highly relevant for employees who spend significant time reading, writing, and responding to workplace emails. Participants learn how to write clearer, more concise, better-organized emails that are more likely to get the right response the first time.
Can this writing training be customized for our team?
Yes. TrainSMART can tailor the virtual writing workshop to your team’s communication challenges, roles, and writing needs. The training can emphasize email clarity, tone, grammar, writing style, audience awareness, or workplace-specific writing examples that participants can immediately apply.
What outcomes can organizations expect from virtual writing training?
Organizations can expect clearer communication, fewer clarification emails, stronger professional credibility, improved writing confidence, and better productivity. Employees will be better equipped to write messages that are organized, concise, audience-aware, and aligned with professional workplace communication standards.
Need A Live Virtual Instructor-led Workshop?
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