Good reports are well-written, clearly structured and expressed
in a way that holds the reader's attention and meets their expectations.
Therefore, it is imperative that when writing reports, one should possess the
right techniques and strategies to addresses the difficulties of thinking
through and writing a report.
This program covers the principles of preparing, organizing
ideas, writing and editing and proofreading business
reports. There is also focus on how to present data in a reader-friendly and
visually appealing manner. The delegates will be introduced to a number of ideas and practical skills which will help in
presenting logical, accurate and well-reasoned reports which appeal to the
readers.
- Understand the documentation triangle
- Know how to include only what is relevant in a report
- Learn how to focus on the needs of the reader
- Develop skills to be more concise when writing
- Analyze the different stages in writing a report
- Learn strategies to improve the structure and organization of your writing
- Know the correct format and presentation of reports, graphs and visual aids
- Analyze the subject matter and choose the key information which will put the message across concisely and clearly
Day One
Business writing
·
The
documentation triangle
·
The
four stages of writing
·
The
art of good writing
Report writing
·
The
different types of reports
·
The
principles of report writing
·
The
structures of business reports
·
The
stages of report writing
Researching
·
Defining
the purpose of the report
·
Brainstorming
the topic
·
Determining
the scope of the report
·
Organizing
ideas
·
Knowing
your reader
·
Identifying
the source of information
Day Two
Planning the report
·
The
benefits of a well-structured report
·
Choosing
how to present the ideas
·
Determining
tone and style
·
Choosing
appropriate language
·
Identifying
key points
Writing the report
·
Creating
a basic outline
·
Getting
started and drafting the report
·
Overcoming
writers block
·
Sections
and frameworks
Proofreading
·
Checking
and editing reports
·
Language,
grammar and punctuation
Presenting the report
·
Report
guidelines
·
Layout
and style
·
Diagrams,
graphs and tables
The foundation of our training is anchored in activity-based experiential learning. This methodology takes into consideration different learning and communication styles, and more importantly language and cultural differences. It is through active participation that the adoption and application of theory is expedited. Our training team pays careful attention to planning and designing effective instructional methods essential for the transfer of knowledge. It is the creative skill of our management trainers and consultants that reveal untapped skills of the delegates through:
- Group discussion
- Individual and syndicate activities
- Individual and group tasks
- Case studies
- Role plays
- Audio and video evaluation
- Action planning
- Experiential learning games
- Presentations
- Assessments