Report Writing Skills

Course details

This Professional report writing training workshop offers delegates new skills for presenting information in an interesting and professional way. Presenting information in a written form is a problem that is increasingly faced by all managers.

While financial data is frequently a key part of such reports, it is usually the narrative element which causes trouble for the writer and, sadly, confusion for the reader.

Course Objectives :

Having completed this report writing training workshop participants will be able to:

• Identify the purpose of their reports
• Apply a recognized and helpful report structure
• Organize the material logically
• Present the information clearly and readably on paper or screen

Course Outlines :

Systematic preparation/planning

• Considering the readers
• Considering the context

Logical structure

• Structuring for logical flow
• Organizing ideas
• Balance and emphasis
• Planning the content

Guiding the reader

• Constructing titles, headings and subheadings
• Producing effective lists
• Using visual aids and examples

Language choice

• Using plain English
• Being clear and concise
• Writing accurately
• Avoiding the passive voice

Finishing techniques

• Professional presentation
• Using a consistent format, style, layout
• Writing an executive summary

Report Writing Exercises

• Group work
• Discussion & feedback on participants' reports
• Considering the purpose