Writing effective reports

Writing Effective Reports and Documentation

Well crafted reports and documents are key forms of communication in organisations. Participants will learn how the effectiveness of re­ports can be greatly enhanced if the writing, editing and presentation of their work is planned purposefully.

Content

The purpose and structure of a report

Identifying the reader’s focus and needs

Developing a research plan

Gathering, analysing and classifying information

Preparing a flow chart and free writing the first draft

Writing, editing and presenting the report

Writing for impact

Quoting and giving references

Conclusions and recommendations

The executive summary and introduction

Learning Outcomes

Identify relevant characteristics of the reader, including position, background, language competence, and political and organisational issues

Plan a report knowing what the reader needs to see or find, how the reader will use the report, and the reader’s preference for language, style, structure and length

Research and analyse information

Gather and organise information

Write clearly and logically

Develop options, a conclusion and recommendations

Professionally present the report

Obtain feedback on report findings

Are your reports getting the attention they deserve? Well-written reports are powerful tools for communicating ideas. Learn to understand and focus on your audience, develop a relevant structure and logical flow, use plain English, write executive summaries and overviews with impact, and reduce report-writing turnaround times. Discover how to design and format reports that are easy for readers to scan, read and navigate, and learn how to communicate your key messages powerfully and professionally.

Report writing is an essential skill for both the individual and the business. For the individual it is a career skill that can make a huge difference to how they are perceived within their field. For the business the ability to communicate clearly both internally and externally is a key indicator of likely success.

In this practical activity-based course, you gain the skills to quickly create more effective business reports that are reader-focused and persuasive. The result is greater business efficiency, increased profitability and a higher level of employee and customer satisfaction.

This course is structured so that your own templates can be integrated into the course flow and the course can be customised to your exact business needs. It is ideal for managers, professionals and employees at all levels who have to prepare reports on a regular basis.

You learn how to:


Plan your reports to target your readers and achieve your objectives.

Produce compelling recommendation reports that are easy to read, understand and act upon.

Use the pyramid structure of reports to appeal to differing groups of readers.

Improve understanding of your documents by structuring information in a way that is helpful to your readers.

Increase your confidence in creating effective written communication to deliver successful reports.

Develop a clear, persuasive writing style.


The course is practical and ’activity-based’. Throughout the course you perform extensive exercises to gain experience in the techniques taught.

It takes time ¨C and skill ¨C to communicate specialist information to others. This course will give you the necessary skills and reduce the time it takes to write reports that get results.

This highly practical two day course equips delegates with the skills of planning, research, structuring, writing, editing and presenting reports. Practical exercises and discussion throughout the course ¨C with the benefit of one-to-one feedback from your trainer, will give you a toolkit to use when report writing.

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