Writing Skills for CLE Professionals: Five Rules for Clear Communication

Do you receive dozens of written requests every day? If so, you are not alone. In recent years, email and instant messaging have increased the pressure for CLE professionals to respond to requests promptly and clearly. This workshop will equip you with the tools to be a strong communicator in today’s environment.

According to Steven Pinker, a psychology professor at Harvard, the better you know a concept, the harder it is to explain that concept to someone else. This paradox reveals why it is so challenging to avoid misunderstandings in your written communication.

To master the art of writing clearly, this session will explore five techniques for drafting unambiguous emails and documents. By applying these techniques, you will be able to compose communications that resonate with your various readers. This will lead to the consistent approval of your ideas and, ultimately, opportunities for career advancement.

This session is led by Ryan Standil, the founder of Write To Excite. For the past decade, Ryan has been helping law-firm employees elevate their writing “from good to great."