UnidosUS
writing training

Helping professionals get their writing work done faster and easier.
Instructional design | Copywriting Stakeholder management | Editing

The challenge:
Help colleagues write reports and other content faster and more thoughtfully.

Employees felt intimidated by drafting documents, slowing production.
Without frameworks or outlines, first drafts took too long and revisions piled up.
Inconsistent tone and grammar across the team undermined professionalism.
Excessive editing rounds and approval processes strained budgets.

Approach

Research

Pre-workshop surveys
I polled employees on their biggest writing hurdles (time management, idea organization, grammar, etc.).

Existing document review
I collected examples of typical memos, emails, and reports to spot recurring language or structure problems.

Management interviews
Clarified company tone and style expectations with leadership, identifying key improvement areas.

Strategy

Curriculum design
I built a workshop syllabus covering freewriting, outlines, brand voice consistency, and editing shortcuts.

Modular approach
I created separate modules for email etiquette, internal memos, and external reports, ensuring relevance to diverse roles.

Solo review framework
I suggested a short, standardized feedback loop employees could follow post-training to maintain writing quality.

Action

Interactive workshops
I led group sessions with hands-on exercises and real-time feedback for common writing scenarios.

Follow-up resources
I distributed checklists and cheat sheets summarizing grammar tips, style guidelines, and productivity methods.

Post-training support
I provided one-on-one coaching for employees who asked for deeper guidance, reducing anxiety and revision cycles further.

25%

increased output of written content.

Results

I measured success by before-and-after comparisons of drafting time, self-assessed confidence scores, volume of deliverables, and number of editorial revisions.
Reduced drafting time by 40%.
Increased confidence scores by 30% after sessions.
Lowered editing time by 50% thanks to clearer initial drafts.

Lessons learned

Hands-on practice, addressing emotional barriers, and ongoing support lead to long-term improvements in writing speed, quality, and morale.
Tailored modules keep training relevant; generic writing tips don’t solve specific workplace issues.
Hands-on practice is invaluable; employees remember techniques better when they apply them immediately.
Ongoing support ensures newly learned habits stick, improving long-term ROI.

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