Executive Writing Instructor Set

The Executive Writing course uses the seven traits of effective writing to help participants improve their own work and the writing of those whom they manage. The traits help participants diagnose problems and apply specific strategies to remedy them. The traits also give participants a common language for discussing writing.

You can easily pace this course: spend 10 minutes teaching the lesson on the left-hand page, give participants 10 minutes to complete the activity on the right-hand page, and spend 10 minutes afterward discussing their answers. Then move to the next lesson. A PowerPoint lets you teach right from the screen, and pre- and post-assessments track learning.

Learning Outcomes

When participant complete this course, they will be able to do the following:

• Use the seven traits to improve your writing
• Prepare effective executive documents that use plain language and achieve desired results
• Diagnose problems, make improvements, and foster writing that is clear, concise, complete, and correct
• Effectively manage the writing tasks of others
• Use resources to continually improve writing, revising, and editing skills

Course Materials

• Meyer, V., Sebranek, P., & Van Rys, J. (2021). Executive Writing (Instructor Guide). Lake Geneva, WI: Thoughtful Learning.
• Meyer, V., Sebranek, P., & Van Rys, J. (2021). Executive Writing (PowerPoint). Lake Geneva, WI: Thoughtful Learning.
• Meyer, V., Sebranek, P., & Van Rys, J. (2021). Grammar at a Glance (Job Aid). Lake Geneva, WI: Thoughtful Learning.
• Meyer, V., Sebranek, P., & Van Rys, J. (2011). Write for Business (Handbook). Burlington, WI: UpWrite Press.
• Meyer, V., Sebranek, P., & Van Rys, J. (2021). Write for Business (Guide). Lake Geneva, WI: Thoughtful Learning, writeforbusiness.com/guide (free online).