Report Writing

Report Writing
 
The skills that we will be looking at are all based around communication. To start with, we will look at how to structure and write a report. We will then move on to presenting that report to others, and in particular, how to sell an idea to a small group of people.


Few of us will admit to being bad drivers, bad lovers or bad communicators, but ask yourself how may times you’ve puzzled over what someone else has written. Do you complain that reports you have to read are unintelligible, confusing or boring? Are you certain that the reports you write aren’t being looked at in the same vain?

Communication is supposed to be a straightforward process. What should happen is that A sends a message to B who then becomes informed, inspired or instructed to act. In reality this simple picture is difficult to achieve. A number of barriers can get in the way of clear and accurate communication which leave the recipient uncertain, confused or bemused.

“When communicating in writing the scope for misunderstanding is enormous. Too often  clarity and simplicity are overwhelmed by pompous words, long sentences and endless paragraphs.” Margaret Thatcher

By the end of the workshop, your delegates will be able to:

Structure their report.

Communicate effectively in their report.

Sell their report on a one to one basis or to a group.

Present their report in a way that will clinch the deal.