Collaborative Business Writing
Collaborative business writing is a growing trend among industries because it is a concept that utilizes the talent and knowledge of several individuals to create one final piece of work. Since collaborative writing in the workplace can be done by several different employees, the final work can feature several different views, aspects and opinions that may not be seen if the job had been completed by one person. This concept is also helpful when companies have large projects to finish, since it can be broken down into several ‘parts’ for team members to complete individually.
INTRODUCTION
Module 1
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What is Collaborative Business Writing?
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Clarifying the Objective
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Practical Writing Approaches
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Collaborative Writing Strategies
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Collaborative Writing Patterns
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Knowledge Check
Module 2
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Types of Collaborative Business Writing
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Construction – “Cut and Paste”
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Parallel Construction – “Puzzle”
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Sequential Summative Construction
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Integrating Construction
Module 3
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Collaborative Team Members
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Team Leader Selection
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Chief Editor Selection
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Characteristics of Team Members
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Ways to Build Collaborative Writing Team
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Knowledge Check
Module 4
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Collaborative Tools and Processes
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Outlines and Storyboards
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Collaborative Planning
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Collaborative Revision
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Collaborative Team Cohesion
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Knowledge Check
Module 5
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Setting Style Guidelines
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Voice and Person
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Format
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Consistent Spelling of Commonly Used Words
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Numbers as Words or Figures
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Knowledge Check
Module 6
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Barriers to Successful Collaborative Writing
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Hoarding
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Innovation
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Search
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Knowledge Transfer
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Knowledge Check
Module 7
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Overcoming Collaborative Writing Barriers
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Practice T-shaped Management
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Building a Network of Alliances
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Implementing Enablers
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Assessing the Culture and Areas for Improvement
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Knowledge Check
Module 8
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Dealing with Conflict
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Ensure that Good Relationships are the First Priority
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Keep People and Problems Separate
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Pay Attention to the Interests that are Being Presented
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Listen First, Talk Second
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Knowledge Check
Module 9
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Tips for Successful Business Writing Collaboration
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Determine Purpose
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Formulate Outline and Organizational Format
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When Choosing a Team Leader, Remember…
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Assign Writing Tasks and Associated Duties
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Knowledge Check
Module 10
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Examples of Collaborative Business Writing
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Writing Emails
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Writing Reports
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Writing Training Manuals
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Writing Company Handbooks
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Knowledge Check
