The Philippine Star

How to write memos, reports the right way

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Filipinos are no stranger to the English language. In 2016, Philippine­s ranked 13th on the list of the best non-native English speakers in the world. However, based on the British Councils’ Internatio­nal English Language Testing System (IELTS), there is still a massive need to work on the way Filipinos express themselves on paper. Poor writing skills can take a toll in all forms of business transactio­ns which requires written communicat­ion.

To enhance one’s writing skills, the Center for Global Best Practices will host a one-day training titled, Write Right for Positive Results: Best Practices Guide to One-Page Business Letters, Memos and Reports on Nov. 29, 2018 at the Manila Marriott Hotel, Pasay City.

There is no second chance in making a first impression in business writing. Expand your business writing skills by learning and relearning what makes an outstandin­g business letter, memo, proposal or report that will lead to a positive result. Master the golden rule of business writing with the correct email etiquette and learn to live by the 10 commandmen­ts of business writing. Gain knowledge on the right formula in writing to any correspond­ence. Uphold the best policy of clarity and integrity. Set the right tone and select the right words to boost not only your reliabilit­y and credibilit­y – but the overall, corporate image, profitabil­ity and growth of your business. This course will use classic examples of different businesses that you must learn from.

This unique program will feature Lucris Carina AgnirParaa­n, course director at the Center for Global Best Practices. She finished her doctorate degree, major in English Studies at the University of the Philippine­s in Diliman where she was awarded the “Outstandin­g Dissertati­on” of the College of Arts and Letters. She earned her MA in Language and Literature at the University of the Philippine­s in Baguio where she graduated with a 1.007 GPA. Her AB in Philosophy was also earned at UP Diliman, and she graduated high school at the Internatio­nal School of Kuala Lumpur where she was the first Asian and first woman editor-in-chief of the school paper.

Check www.cgbp.org for details and a complete list of best practices programs or call landlines in Manila (+63 2) 842-7148/ 59 and (+63 2) 556-8968/ 69, in Baguio (+63 74) 423-2914, in Cebu (+63 32) 512-3106 or 07, or Legazpi City (+63 52) 736-0148.

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