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Training Course Summary:

This highly practical two day course equips delegates with the skills of planning, research, structuring, writing, editing and presenting reports. Delegates are encouraged to bring workplace examples to work on during the course and laptops will be provided on the second day.

By the end of this course you will be able to:
Produce clear, concise and effective reports that achieve their objectives.
Adopt a systematic approach and compose reports in less time and with greater confidence.
Structure the report in a recognised, logical and comprehensible way.
Develop a writing style which is interesting, informative and professional and which aids reading and understanding.
Write in a more persuasive style and know how to support and present an argument, concept, idea or information to its best advantage.
Present proposals, contentious and complex issues in a clear, precise, professional style for a range of specialist and non-specialist readers.
Critically review and edit draft reports prepared by yourself and others quickly and constructively.
Present your report in a professional, winning way and use graphical information, diagrams, tables and charts appropriately.

Who Should Attend:

Suitable for individuals who are required to produce professional, effective reports and who would benefit from developing an organised and structured approach.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Report Writing

Barriers to communication through the written word
Understanding the objective of the report
The format - the advantages of a systematic approach
Effective Report Planning

Getting the brief right - defining and understanding the aims
and objectives of the report
Establishing terms of reference - the scope and purpose
Time limits - level of detail required
Who will read it? - focusing on the needs of the reader; confidentiality
Deciding on a report structure and content
Report Preparation and Research

Research and collation of relevant information - previous reports on the same subject
Assimilating material from different sources
Organising information into a logical sequence
Developing an Appropriate and Effective Writing Style

Writing with clarity and conciseness
Case study: reviewing effective and ineffective written communication
Developing an effective style - achieving professionalism and building your credibility
Expressing yourself and ensuring a positive response from the reader
Writing with conviction to persuade clients and colleagues; reinforcing your argument
Expanding your vocabulary and language skills
Choosing words and constructing sentences and paragraphs precisely and sensitively
Structure and Sequence

Table of contents, appendices, indexes and bibliographies
The report structure, introduction, executive summary, main body, conclusions, recommendations and references
Diagrams, charts and tables to enhance the message
Checking, Editing and Presenting the Report

Critical review of your own work - proof reading and layout
Have you satisfied the original objectives?
Personal Development

Formulating an action plan for transferring your skills to the workplace and further developing your report writing competencies