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The terrible, teachable truth about business writing 

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n expert in professional communication says your documents should be written for their likeliest audience: busy readers inclined to skim for the essentials

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Critical reflection is a team sport. Tom Chatfield, a philosopher and author, says it can help leaders harness their strengths

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In their own words: how our popular course helps professionals reach their goals. 

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Our business-writing alumna on how she got published

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Learn how Economist Education’s writing course gave Ariane Chapelle the grounding she needed to produce an article that was eventually published

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AI can’t think critically, but people must

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Economist Education interviews Timandra Harkness, a guest speaker on our critical-thinking course and a writer, philosopher and broadcaster.

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How to beat writer’s block

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In these quotes from our business-writing course, The Economist’s editors explain what they do when confronted with a blank page

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Discover why using AI is not a luxury but a must-have skill in the modern workplace.

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Explore our new course on critical thinking and decision-making

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We are proud to have launched our latest course on critical thinking. Find out more about the course and what our first participants have to say about it.

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We interviewed three of our course participants, Margaret-Ann Splawn, Diana González and Rishi Raithatha.

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How a writing course made me a better business communicator

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Paul Watts shares how Economist Education's business-writing course was able to help him hone his communication skills.

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Tips for visualising data like The Economist

Tips for visualising data like The Economist

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How do you make charts that are attractive yet not overcomplicated? We asked Elizabeth Lees, a visual data journalist at The Economist, for her advice.

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“Writing with Style”

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Read an excerpt from the latest edition of The Economist’s style guide by Lane Greene.

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Soundwave payments, super-apps and central-bank digital currencies

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Explore the fintech revolution in Asia with insights from Zennon Kapron. Read the full exclusive interview.

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Antonia Cameron, a finance professional, shares how Economist Education’s course sharpened her writing skills

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A new appreciation of audience by Antonia Cameron

Learn how a participant refined her skills in writing and engaging audiences. Communicate better with Economist Education’s business writing course.

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Learn how to harness the power of AI effectively. This online course demystifies large language models, equipping you with practical tools to stay competitive at work.

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The course explores the psychology, craft and purpose of writing with a focus on the choices writers must make—from words, phrases and metaphors to the sentences and paragraphs that make up creative expression.

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Do you need to review, analyse or prepare reports and presentations using data, or use numbers for business? Designed by the award-winning data-journalism team at The Economist, this two-week online course will show you how to harness data to make better decisions. You’ll explore data visualisation, develop a “data mindset” and gain the tools to use numbers effectively to solve real problems.

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In an algorithm-fuelled world, the ability to interrogate assumptions and reason with rigour is essential, both in business and in life. Designed by The Economist’s journalists and leading critical-thinking experts, this two-week online course will equip you with the tools to avoid cognitive bias, reframe complex problems and capitalise on your human advantage. You’ll gain the practical techniques and skills to use data discerningly and strengthen decisions through self-reflection, with a case study from The Economist’s newsroom.

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Cultivate effective, climate-conscious business strategies in our six-week online course. Get a practical grounding in the science and economics of climate change, examine the business risks and analyse corporate decarbonisation strategies.

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Make AI work for your business. This two-week, online course will equip your team with the practical tools to harness AI for efficiency and productivity. Participants explore how to get the maximum benefit out of large language models such as ChatGPT, including how to use prompts effectively and harness machines’ answers.

Understanding and applying AI in business

Give your team the skills to be compelling business communicators. This online course explores the psychology, craft and purpose of writing with a focus on the choices writers must make to express ideas with eloquence, clarity and concision. It covers reports, presentations, memos and social-media posts, and will help your team gain the confidence and craftmanship to be more effective at work.

Business writing and storytelling

Does your team need to review, analyse or prepare reports and presentations using data, or use numbers for business? Designed by The Economist’s award-winning data-journalism team, this two-week online course shows how to harness data to make better decisions. Teams explore data visualisation, develop a “data mindset” and gain the tools to use numbers effectively to solve real problems.

Equip your team with the skills to succeed in an increasingly digitised workplace by embracing critical thinking as a way of working. This two-week, online course—developed by The Economist’s journalists and critical-thinking experts such as Tom Chatfield—will examine how organisations can recognise uncritical thinking and overcome cognitive bias. Understand how to reframe complex problems, harness multiple perspectives and use data discerningly to capitalise on human talent.

Critical thinking and decision-making

As Russia throws the geopolitical order into disarray and the rivalry between America and China intensifies, international businesses and organisations must adapt to the fallout. This six-week course is for senior leaders and teams responsible for leading global strategy, especially in response to geopolitical shifts. It will enable them to develop the conceptual skills they need to navigate complex, changing situations.

Global warming has profound implications for companies. This six-week course will equip teams with the knowledge and skills to cultivate effective, climate-conscious business strategies, providing them with insights to mitigate risks and harness opportunities. Participants benefit from a practical grounding in the science and economics of climate change, and gain the understanding and tools needed to develop a corporate decarbonisation strategy.

Climate change and sustainability in business

Prepare your team to understand how technological innovation is shaking up finance, and what this means for your business. This course demystifies fintech, blockchain, central-bank digital currencies and the volatile world of cryptocurrencies. It empowers teams with a future-focused view of the opportunities and risks.

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