In this course we discuss best practices for internal and external written communications in business including business letters, memoranda, reports, email and online communications. We begin with a brief overview of types and uses of written communications in the business environment. This leads to a conversation about different techniques for business correspondence and what is appropriate and expected forms of communication to avoid the consequences of bad communication.

Then we explore critical analysis as a way to develop your awareness of various aspects of communication to properly read between the lines. This course serves to highlight the many aspects if communication to reduce mistaken subtext and nurture healthier business relationships.

Course Series

This course is included in the following series:

4 CoursesBusiness Communications Skills

  1. Introduction to Business Communications
  2. The Art of Collaboration and Teamwork
  3. Social and Public Communication
  4. Written Communication and Reading between the Lines
Learning Objectives
  • Discover and describe types and uses of written communications in the business environment.
  • Identify and examine different techniques for business correspondence and what is appropriate and expected forms of communication to avoid the consequences of bad communication.
  • Explore critical analysis as a way to develop your awareness of various aspects of communication to properly read between the lines.
Last updated/reviewed: March 25, 2024
3 Reviews (20 ratings)

Reviews

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Anonymous Author
Materials need some improvement. They are just bullet points without any context. That's good for normal presentations, but won't be useful if trying to use as a guide later on when the information is not fresh in our minds.

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Anonymous Author
Found this class interesting but also challenging as these topics are not strictly "black and white" as it's more grey area and a lot of different interpretations can be made. Overall, I would recommend the course

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Anonymous Author
The course was intensive lecture based. Would have preferred examples of what was discussed. Overall, the course met it objectives.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Learning Objectives0:59
  Key Concepts and Definitions14:28
  Types and Use of Written communication26:26
  Techniques for Business Correspondence20:38
  Critical Analysis11:16
  Conclusion3:04
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Written Communication and Reading between the Lines1:16:50
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
  Slides: Written Communication and Reading between the LinesPDF
  Written Communication and Reading between the Lines Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam