Who Should Attend?

For managers, supervisors, sales personnel, office staff, etc., who are responsible for preparing reports as part of their job.

About the Programme

This two-day course is the ideal way to learn the skills of how to write effective reports that are easy to understand, and show consistency and professionalism.

Course Objectives

• To improve the level of English in writing reports
• To study the appropriate use of language in reports
• To develop a positive report style
• To effectively plan a report
• To identify and obtain the right information
• To present well analysed results in a report
• To understand how to present information attractively
• Using the above skills, to prepare a well-structured report at the end of the course

What You Will Gain

• A clear understanding of building the introduction, the main body, and the conclusion of an effective report
• To understand the logical sequence of compiling a report
• A guide to help recognise common errors in report writing
• The ability to maintain clarity in preparing your reports

Programme Contents

DAY ONE

• Skills Needed To Write Business Reports
• The Purpose Of Business Reports
• Setting Clear Objectives
• Analysing Your Audience
• Obtaining The Information
• Designing Your Structure: Beginning, Middle, End
• Selecting Your Information
• Developing Your Style: Language Choice - Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity

DAY TWO

• Drafting The Text
  > The Process
  > Emphasising Good News
  > Minimising Negatives
  > Headings, Lists, Tables, Diagrams
• When & How To Use Graphics
• Editing The Draft
• Writing The Text
• Proofreading
• Conclusions & Recommendations
• Writing An Executive Summary
• Getting The Most Out Of Microsoft Word
• Transfer Of Learning To The Workplace

Part of the course will involve each delegate structuring & developing a report that is relevant to their individual company, or organization.

2 Days - Non-Residential

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates: