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Global professional services organisation

Making words work: helping a global team find their voice

How tone of voice workshops and a weekly writing clinic gave a global team one consistent voice, and the confidence to use it.

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The team reported:

A-ha!

moments that stuck with them long after the workshops ended

Sharper, clearer, more professional writing across the board

More confidence in their communication skills

The challenge

Whether it's an article, a LinkedIn post or a webinar presentation, your content needs one consistent tone. Consistency gives people a clear picture of your brand, and it builds trust.

At this global professional services organisation, there was a disconnect. People came from all over the world, many on secondment from member firms. Writing styles varied, and so did ideas about what good business writing looked like. A tone of voice and style guide existed, but few people knew about it or how to put it into practice.

What I did

I designed and delivered a hands-on programme to power up their writing.

  • Interactive workshops. No dull lectures. Fun, practical sessions full of lightbulb moments, covering how to recognise and refine your own writing style, the must-knows of the tone of voice and style guide, hands-on practice, and grammar and style refreshers to keep things razor sharp.
  • A weekly Clinic with Clare. An open-door writing clinic where people brought real work for personalised feedback. No judgement, just practical advice.

"It opened my eyes to my own communication style across all the work I do, and I've already started putting changes into effect. The exercises worked well, and there was a good balance between group and individual work. It would be good to regularly revisit this topic."

Edward TurnerAssociate Director, Grant Thornton International Ltd

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