Writing Dynamics™ (Training)

How much writing do you do in your job? Probably more than you think. But the problem is that hardly any of it gets read. Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine Training, outlines why we need to cut the bull and write far more persuasively.
Forget phone calls. Put aside face-to-face interactions. The truth is that […]

“Don’t read this article! You are too busy. You have a pile of other written documents to get through and what I’m about to say is probably as dull as ditchwater anyway.” Clive Lewis, MD Illumine Training. If writing is eating up your time, or if your emails, proposals and reports are not being read, […]

Don’t struggle with business communication when English is not your first language
So, you are global. Communication is high on the list of your priorities. Geography, culture and language can cause differences. It’s time to consider that even when team members speak the same language, differences in semantics, accents, tone, pitch and dialects can be obstacles to successful communication.
To address […]

3 Steps For Making Writing Easier
Planning - professional writers often spend twice the amount of time planning comparted to non-professional writers. It is key - it helps the writer gather all their ideas and information and it helps stimulate creative thinking. Mind Map your ideas - allows you to put all your various associated thoughts […]