Report Writing
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Report Writing
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Duration
1 Day (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)Meals Provided
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Course Overview
Reports are important conduits of organisational information and an essential business record. Poorly crafted and presented reports can conceal important information and their purpose can be unclear. The size of a report is no indicator of it's worth - a good report contains well written and presented facts and recommendations.
Expected Outcomes
- Distinguish between different types of business reports.
- Write according to the report's purpose and target audience.
- Apply a clear and logical structure.
- Meet the objective of each separate section.
- Adapt your writing style so that it supports the report's purpose.
- Present a professional business document.
Who Should Attend this Course
This course has been developed for anyone who wants to learn techniques to improve the content, structure and professionalism of their reports; to ensure they are businesslike, clear, navigable and easily understood.
Core Learning and Development Competencies
This course has been designed to support the development of the following core competency areas identified to facilitate individual and organisational success:
- Organising
- Personal learning
- Understanding others
- Written communications
Topics Covered [Click to Show All]
Understand key business reporting considerations.
Types of business reports
Review information and analytical reports; and proposals.
Planning to write a report
Adopt planning techniques to assist ideation and structure.
Purpose of the report
Focus on the transfer of knowledge and decision outcomes.
Identifying audience needs and expectations
Matching the audience's perspective including the relationship with different learning style preferences.
Gathering and analysing information
Identifying, researching and analysing data.
Use navigable structures to improve usability.
The executive summary
Understand the value of this reporting element.
Writing for impact
Guidelines on how to write title pages, introductions, conclusions and recommendations.
Professional oresentation
Using communication styles and language to promote positive outcomes.
Critique and review
Apply business professionalism standards.
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