Effective Writing for Leaders

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 course helps you develop your writing skills so you can effectively convey your message to any audience and advance your goals.

How You Will Benefit

Experts will review and critique your work as they guide you through the process of writing federal documents. You will:

  • Explore basic writing methods that focus on outlines and effective content organization.
  • Examine various writing styles and format and understand the appropriate contexts in which to use them.
  • Identify your target audiences and understand how to write powerfully and persuasively for them.
  • Receive personalized, expert feedback  to continue polishing your writing after you have returned to the workplace.
  • Learn to formulate your message to compel your target audience to act.
  • Strengthen critical writing skills needed to help you gain vital support from your peers, team members and superiors.

Who Should Attend

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

Competencies emphasized

Influencing/Negotiating
Political Savvy
Strategic Thinking
Technology Management
Written Communication
 

Length

4 days

Participant Testimonial

"It reinforced that my job helps the Government make important decisions through my writing of white papers, memorandums, guidance and the power point presentations I develop."


Additional Information
LEAD Certificate Course: This course qualifies toward an OPM LEAD Certificate! To learn more about OPM’s LEAD Certificate Program, visit www.opm.gov/LEAD, or email LEAD@opm.gov.

  Status:  CANCELED

 Facility: EMDC Learning Center

Location: Washington, DC

       Cost: $2,700

 Class ID: 24059

  Status:  FULL

 Facility: EMDC Learning Center

Location: Washington, DC

       Cost: $2,700

 Class ID: 24058


Status: CANCELLED   

Facility: EMDC Learning Center

Location: Washington, DC

       Cost: $2,700

 Class ID: 24057