Essential Skills in Writing a Powerful Concept Paper

Crafting Compelling Concept Papers: A Prelude to Successful Proposals

A concept paper serves as an academic or research document that offers a comprehensive overview of your proposed project's journey from initiation to conclusion. Writing a concept paper holds various purposes. It lays the groundwork for a complete proposal, aiding in assessing project feasibility. Moreover, it serves as a means to garner informal feedback on ideas while preparing a comprehensive proposal.

Empowerment through Effective Concept Paper Design

In essence, a concept paper is a preliminary version of a proposal, showcasing a glimpse of the improvements intended by the proposer. Designing robust concept papers holds significance in piquing the interest of potential funding agencies or clients. In this highly impactful and hands-on one-day workshop, participants will refine their writing skills to craft potent concept papers that secure approval. Learners will acquire valuable writing techniques to bolster their daily work and foster success. Join this workshop to gain the proficiency needed to design compelling concept papers that command attention and endorsement

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the general principles of good business writing
• Understand what is a concept paper and why it is important
• Learn how to design an effective concept paper that can persuade the reader to approve your proposed idea or suggestion

This fun and practical workshop is suited for:

• Anyone wishing to enhance their written communication skills
• Managers and executive who are required to write a concept paper to get approval from stakeholders and bosses

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Profiling and Communication Expert: Ms. Celina Anne Gan

Over 25 years of working in Asia and Europe, Celina Gan has accumulated a vast experience and know-how in working, training and coaching participants from different cultures, work backgrounds and across languages. Celina trains in Europe, Middle East and Asia, working with leading MNCs, the civil service and educational institutions Her substantive work, consulting and training experience across the Asian and European continent with leading MNCs, the civil and educational sectors have deepened her understanding of the many challenges faced by different entities, leaders and individuals in an ever-changing environment. Celina is very passionate about training. Her style of training engages participants in practical sessions with personable examples, humour and hands-on activities for instant understanding and applicability. Celina’s motto is: “Stretch your Comfort Zone; Expand your Boundaries; and Enable Transitions to Take Place”. Celina has received many positive testimonials from programmes and workshops she has conducted in different countries. Her extensive list of corporate clients includes: the Prime Minister’s Office; Singapore Ministry of Education; Commercial Affairs Department; The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants; MDIS; Securities Industry Development Corporation; Singapore Kindness Movement; Sports SG; Gardens by the Bay; Land Transport Authority; Intel; Dell; Accenture; Agilent; Venture Electronics, Schneider Electric; Nestle; Regent’s University, London; Singapore Polytechnic; NAFA; Singapore Institute of Technology; The Muslim Coverts Association of Singapore; The Royal Air Force Clinic UK; Wycombe General Hospital UK; Qatar as, Qatar, etc.