Overview
Master report writing, handouts, proposals and documents.
Who should attend
Individuals of all levels and from all departments, from directors and senior managers to career oriented support staff, who need to communicate concisely and clearly.
Course objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
> Produce important document with clarity and efficiency
> Develop a writing style both personal and professional
> Hand out persuasive and assertive report
> Enhance your communication skills and self-confidence
Course content
Understand the Role of Reports and Proposals
> Identifying the role of communication tools in a modern organisation
> Understanding the objective of the report
> Focusing on the recipient: what actions or responses are you aiming to stimulate?
> Presenting a cogent argument: will it be understood as intended?
Develop an Appropriate Writing Style
> Identifying the barriers to communication
> Writing with clarity and conciseness: be credible
> Writing with conviction: be persuasive
> Improving your style: choose your words, construct sentences and paragraphs
Prepare the Report with Confidence
> Structuring the report: introduction,summary, main body, conclusion
> Using illustrations: diagrams, charts, tables to enhance your message
> Conducting a critical review of your work to improve it
- proof reading and layout
Structure and Finalise your Report
> Using tables of contents, appendices, indexes and bibliographies
> Identifying the report structure
> Using diagrams, charts and tables to enhance the message
> Writing an executive summary
> Proof reading and layout
Training Method
Practical exercises will be organised throughout the courses, and you will receive individual feedback based on your own report.
