Write Here, Write Now 3: Normal, not formal

Connect Communication Ltd

This module introduces strategies aimed at crushing the archaic formality that appears in a great many workplace documents.

<p>This lively, interactive session investigates why so many writers confuse formality with politeness and presents strategies to ensure the writer achieves the right degree of formality for the audience.</p><h3>What you will learn</h3><p>Activities will focus on the importance of:</p><ul><li>Avoiding old-fashioned language and ‘officialese’</li><li>Leaning towards the passive voice</li><li>Showing respect for your reader through avoiding excessive formality in writing</li></ul><h3>Instructor</h3><p><a href="https://www.connectcommunication.com/the-team/richard-charles" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Richard Charles</strong></a><strong>, Business Writing Consultant</strong></p><p>Richard works as a consultant with clients who require support, coaching and training in workplace communication and business writing. He assesses staff needs and develops interactive, target-focused courses for specific purposes. With 30 years&#x27; experience in Hong Kong and mainland China, Richard has worked with clients as diverse as Cathay Pacific, CLP, DLA Piper, Hong Kong Clearing &amp; Exchanges, Hong Kong Land, IBM, Li &amp; Fung, Marks &amp; Spencer, Moody&#x27;s, ICAC, The Peninsula Hotel, Standard Chartered Bank as well more recently with government departments including the Hong Kong Police, the Legislative Council, the Monetary Authority and the Treasury.</p><h3>Workshop fee</h3><p>$320</p><h3>Format</h3><p>Virtual session on Zoom </p><h3>Duration</h3><p>1 hour</p><h3>Language</h3><p>English</p><p></p><p>For enquiries, please contact us at <strong>information@connectcommunication.com</strong>.</p><p>Cancellation or re-scheduling of the workshop for any reason, the registration fee, shall be non-refundable.</p><p>Visit our <a href="https://www.connectcommunication.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>home page</strong></a><strong> </strong>for more training programmes. </p>

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