Workshop Objectives

What is Collaborative Business Writing?

Clarifying the Objective

Practical Writing Approaches

Collaborative Writing Strategies

Collaborative Writing Patterns

Module 1: Practical Illustration

Types of Collaborative Business Writing

Construction – “Cut and Paste”

Parallel Construction – “Puzzle”

Sequential Summative Construction

Integrating Construction

Module 2: Practical Illustration

Collaborative Team Members

Team Leader Selection

Chief Editor Selection

Characteristics of Team Members

Ways to Build Collaborative Writing Team

Module 3: Practical Illustration

Collaborative Tools and Processes

Outlines and Storyboards

Collaborative Planning

Collaborative Revision

Collaborative Team Cohesion

Module 4: Practical Illustration

Setting Style Guidelines

Voice and Person

Format

Consistent Spelling of Commonly Used Words

Numbers as Words or Figures

Module 5: Practical Illustration

Barriers to Successful Collaborative Writing

Hoarding

Innovation

Search

Knowledge Transfer

Module 6: Practical Illustration

Overcoming Collaborative Writing Barriers

Practice T-shaped Management

Building a Network of Alliances

Implementing Enablers

Assessing the Culture and Areas for Improvement

Module 7: Practical Illustration

Dealing with Conflict

Ensure that Good Relationships are the First Priority

Keep People and Problems Separate

Pay Attention to the Interests that are Being Presented

Listen First, Talk Second

Module 8: Practical Illustration

Tips for Successful Business Writing Collaboration

Determine Purpose

Formulate Outline and Organizational Format

When Choosing a Team Leader, Remember

Assign Writing Tasks and Associated Duties

Module 9: Practical Illustration

Examples of Collaborative Business Writing

Writing Emails

Writing Reports

Writing Training Manuals

Writing Company Handbooks

Module 10: Practical Illustration

Words from the Wise

Lessons Learned