Effective Emails
Covers all the steps to writing a clear, diplomatic, and effective email – informative subject lines, appropriate salutation, delivery of positive, negative, and neutral information, conveying respect while ensuring clarity and accuracy, closing well, and creating a useful signature
Effective Emails
Covers all the steps to writing a clear, diplomatic, and effective email – informative subject lines, appropriate salutation, delivery of positive, negative, and neutral information, conveying respect while ensuring clarity and accuracy, closing well, and creating a useful signature
3 Hrs
1 session, 3 hours
Starting from
AED 300
Select Online or In-Person
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COMPOSE EMAILS THAT WILL EARN THE RESPECT OF COLLEAGUES AND CLIENTS
Emails are not simply electronic messages containing information: your emails represent your and your organization’s professionalism.
UPDATES YOU ON PROFESSIONAL TRENDS AND APPROACHES
Insight gained from training local organizations about email skills is distilled into one 3-hour workshop
HELPFUL TAKE-HOME GUIDELINES
These materials will make writing effective and professional emails much easier when composing emails on your own.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Students share examples of work emails with the instructor in advance of the workshop, who will guide students to apply workshop strategies to write improved versions
PERSONALIZED SESSIONS
A maximum of 4 participants in a workshop ensures that students benefit from individual attention addressing their unique needs and questions
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
SESSION 1
EFFECTIVE EMAILS
Prioritizing the recipients’ needs and concerns
Organizing emails to convey positive, negative, and neutral news
Communicating a respectful and diplomatic tone in your message
Using appropriate subject lines, salutations, and closings
Using an outline approach to format and clarify your message
Employing proofreading strategies to ensure that your message is clear
WHO IS IT FOR?
ANYONE WISHING TO IMPROVE EMAIL SKILLS
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to immediately apply new techniques to improve the quality and effectiveness of their emails.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
I love how Lynne does the training; she is connecting to the audience and makes them feel comfortable to present their ideas.
TEAM MEMBER
BOARDGAME SPACE, DUBAI
I feel this workshop is very effective already. A refresher or follow-up training would be great.
TEAM MEMBER
BOARDGAME SPACE, DUBAI
I loved the discussions, interactions, and materials used as well as the twist on the examples
TEAM MEMBER
BOARDGAME SPACE, DUBAI
Very enjoyable, great tutor, pleasant lesson
TEAM MEMBER
BOARDGAME SPACE, DUBAI
instructor
Lynne Ronesi
A writing professor for 25 years at American universities in the United States, Morocco, and most recently, the UAE, Lynne spent the last 15 years at the American University of Sharjah. Lynne has a host of publications on writing instruction and years of experience teaching academic writing, research skills, professional writing and communication, as well as training undergraduate writing tutors.
In her capacity as writing consultant and instructor at DEFT & LEED, Lynne focuses on professional and goal-based writing training and support.
SCHEDULE
More workshops are being scheduled, so please check back in few days. Or get in touch with us to stay updated on the schedule
ONE-TO-ONE CONSULTATION
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A ONE-TO-ONE CONSULTATION.
IF THAT INTERESTS YOU, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH THROUGH WHATSAPP, OR CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE.
frequently asked questions
Who is this workshop meant for?
This workshop is meant for professionals at any level who feel their work-related email writing skills need improvement.
Where will the workshop be held?
When registering, you have the option of choosing online or in-person instruction.
We highly recommend you choose the in-person option. Why?
- Students enrolled in workshops that require specialized hardware or software will have those provided.
- Our four-person maximum per session permits social distancing.
- Interacting with classmates prompts creativity.
- In-person engagement with the instructor facilitates understanding.
If you choose the in-person option when registering,the workshop will be held at the Blue Bay Tower in Business Bay, Dubai: Office 07, Floor 15, Blue Bay Business Center
- Blue Bay Tower is a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the Business Bay Metro Station. Paid parking is available in the building parking lot (visitor’s section). A public parking lot is situated next to the building as well.
Please note: if you choose the online option, you will need to insure:
- Your computer or laptop has the necessary specifications and software installed (check the FAQs for each workshop)
- Your internet connection is stable.
If you choose the online option, you will be emailed instructions for accessing the online instructional platform.
Should COVID 19 restrictions grow stricter in the future, we are prepared to use online-only platforms for training and will notify registrants for in-person workshops through email prior to the commencement of any such training.
Will I need to bring my own computer?
Students attending in-person workshops should bring their own laptops with Microsoft Office installed. Also, if you like to brainstorm using paper and pen / pencil, bring those along.
However, if you are unable to bring a laptop, please let us know in advance. Use our “Contact Us” form and choose “Training Inquiry” in the dropdown subject menu and provide your request for use of a computer along with your name and the session you have registered for. We will arrange a computer for your in-class work. You can then email your drafts and notes to yourself.
When and how do I pay?
Fees must be paid in full during the registration process.
Students can pay the fee via online credit card payment or bank transfer.
If you choose to pay through bank transfer, you will be sent an email containing an invoice with bank account details. Instructions will be provided in the email.
How can I best prepare for the workshop?
This workshop will be most effective if you come prepared with examples of work-related emails which you feel are ineffective.
Sharing these ahead of time with your instructor will help your instructor address your individual needs more directly.
Will there be homework?
No, but the instructor will provide helpful take-home material to guide you as you compose your work-related emails on your own. Reinforcing workshop content by consulting these materials afterwards will make writing future emails much easier.
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