Overview:

"From Blank Page to Final Draft" is a practical course focused on everyday professional documents such as reports, proposals, policies, and briefs. The session moves through the entire document lifecycle, beginning with strategies to overcome writer's block by using simple prompts to generate initial structure and headings.

Participants will explore how to use Copilot to improve the clarity and conciseness of their writing while maintaining a professional tone-whether that be executive, persuasive, or friendly. The curriculum also covers critical editing and finalizing skills, such as shortening or expanding content as needed and preparing documents for final review. The course concludes with a focus on governance, teaching you how to handle sensitive information and build a reliable, high-impact writing workflow using the latest AI prompts.

Why you should Attend:
In a fast-paced business environment, the "Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt" (FUD) of missing deadlines or producing subpar documentation can hinder professional growth. Many struggle with how to start a document or how to refine technical language into a professional executive tone.

This hands-on session is designed to help you overcome these hurdles and produce professional-grade documents faster. You will learn how to turn rough notes or bullet points into structured drafts instantly. By attending, you will master the ability to rewrite content for clarity, adjust tones for different audiences, and generate executive summaries with ease. Most importantly, you will learn the essential "sense-checking" techniques and responsible AI practices to ensure your AI-assisted content remains accurate and secure.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Drafting Assistance: Using Copilot to turn notes, ideas, or rough outlines into structured drafts
• Tone & Clarity: Adjusting language for different audiences and simplifying complex technical content
• Advanced Editing: Shortening, expanding, and refining documents for professional quality
• Summarization: Creating abstracts and executive summaries from long-form content
• Responsible AI: Implementing data privacy basics and sense-checking AI outputs for accuracy
• Workflow Optimization: Building a personal action plan with high-impact prompts for daily tasks

• Business professionals writing reports or proposals
• Managers and team leads preparing internal/external documents
• HR, operations, finance, legal, and administrative professionals
• Consultants and knowledge workers
• Anyone who struggles with starting or finishing documents