About this course:

In this self-paced course, you’ll learn how the choices leaders make in their writing impact morale, retention, and team wellness. Participants learn strategies for crafting messages that meet the needs of today’s readers while also building trust and conveying respect.

  • As a leader, your writing both represents you and helps you set an example. By using clear, concise writing strategically, you can positively impact not only business outcomes, but teamwork and your professional relationships.

  • Craft compelling messages that build trust, respect, and a strong team. Learn how to manage conflicts and employee concerns effectively through strategic writing!

  • After taking this course, you will be able to recognize the two sides of meaning and interpretation and use language strategically—to meet business goals.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Strategic Writing for Leaders!

    2. Syllabus: Course Description and Learning Objectives (Downloadable)

    1. Using Writing as a Strategy, Part 1

    2. Using Writing as a Strategy, Part 2

    3. Using Writing as a Strategy, Part 3

    4. Using Writing as a Strategy Quiz

    5. Discussion (Optional)

    1. Writing for Today's Readers, Part 1

    2. Writing for Today's Readers, Part 2

    3. Writing for Today's Readers, Part 3

    4. Writing for Today's Readers Quiz

    5. Discussion (Optional)

    1. Building and Sharing Respect, Part 1

    2. Building and Sharing Respect, Part 2

    3. Building and Sharing Respect, Part 3

    4. Building and Sharing Respect, Part 4

    5. Building and Sharing Respect, Part 5

    6. Building and Sharing Respect Quiz

    7. Discussion (Optional)

    1. Projecting and Inspiring Confidence, Part 1

    2. Projecting and Inspiring Confidence, Part 2

    3. Projecting and Inspiring Confidence, Part 3

    4. Projecting and Inspiring Confidence, Part 4

    5. Projecting and Inspiring Confidence Quiz

    6. Discussion (Optional)

    1. Building Team Belonging and Community, Part 1

    2. Building Team Belonging and Community, Part 2

    3. Building Team Belonging and Community Quiz

    4. Discussion (Optional)

About this course

  • $199.00
  • 2.5 hours of video content
  • 6 Learning Modules
  • Quizzes and Practice/Revision Opportunities
  • Certificate of Completion

What our Learners are saying...

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STRATEGIC WRITING FOR LEADERS

Noel Johnson

On point targeting of relevant strategic writing that brings clarity and focus to what matters to the reader.

On point targeting of relevant strategic writing that brings clarity and focus to what matters to the reader.

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Helpful in Project Management

Shyanne Martinez

I appreciated this course so much! It truly helped me see how to best approach communication with my team, accommodating for different levels of urgency among team members. This is a course I am going to recommend to my entire team. I am grateful ...

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I appreciated this course so much! It truly helped me see how to best approach communication with my team, accommodating for different levels of urgency among team members. This is a course I am going to recommend to my entire team. I am grateful for the instructor for also providing examples, so I could practice what I was learning in real time!

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Very helpful!

Glenda Johnson

This course will give me the tools I need to write clearer and more concise documents to my team and the University community. I now have concrete tools for checking my writing and gaging the tone and structure of my documents.

This course will give me the tools I need to write clearer and more concise documents to my team and the University community. I now have concrete tools for checking my writing and gaging the tone and structure of my documents.

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Strategic Writing for Leaders

Shane Naktewa

This course is excellent for a new/upcoming supervisor. This course demonstrates the ways of effective communication in writing memos, emails, etc.

This course is excellent for a new/upcoming supervisor. This course demonstrates the ways of effective communication in writing memos, emails, etc.

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Your Instructor, Erin Lebacqz

Erin Lebacqz created the High-Value Writing program to help you write strategically—with confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence. Her books, High-Value Writing: Real Strategies for Real-World Writing, and The High-Value Writing Workbook: Write for Success in Work and Life share her classroom curriculum and offer practical strategies and examples. Erin has been teaching writing in professional and academic settings for over 25 years.
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Build trust, teamwork, and morale by writing with intention!

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High-Value Writing also offers a collection of learning materials designed to help anyone improve their writing. Expand your learning with the conversational, down-to-earth book of High-Value Writing strategies! Or, transform your writing with the interactive, engaging, and hands-on High-Value Writing Workbook!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Do I have to complete a course all at once?

    No. Each eCourse can be paused and resumed anytime.

  • What are the courses like?

    Each self-paced High-Value Writing course includes an introductory welcome unit, 3-6 main units of core curriculum, and a wrap-up unit. Each unit contains videos explaining concepts, with examples to illustrate and apply learning. You'll watch videos and answer reflective questions in each unit.

  • Will I get any printable material to save from my course?

    Yes. While the courses are video-based and include reflection questions, they also include two downloadable takeaways: A Syllabus listing learning objectives and course description, and a Course Reference Sheet offering a one-page review of the course concepts.

  • What materials do I need to complete my course?

    All you need is an internet connection, the ability to watch videos and hear audio, and a place to take notes. Each course asks you to practice sentence revisions, so you'll want a place to write down those notes.

  • How can I show my supervisor I completed a course?

    You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you complete your High-Value Writing course. You can also download a Course Reference Sheet with the main points from the class. Each of these can be printed and shared.

  • Do the courses include opportunities to practice and apply concepts?

    Yes. Each course includes two types of practice opportunities: (1) reflection questions to check your understanding, and (2) revision opportunities to practice writing strategies.

  • Do I need the High-Value Writing book to take a course?

    No. The courses teach through videos, and all the materials you'll need for your course are included in the registration. However, some students like to read the book for extra support.

  • How did High-Value Writing create the curriculum for the self-paced courses?

    Erin Lebacqz, High-Value Writing Founder, created the courses based on her experience in the field of Rhetoric and Professional Writing. Erin brings her 25 years in the classroom, experience helping writers around the world, and expertise in pedagogy (the study of teaching and learning) to the course design.