Training

In Bristol

£ 275 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Duration

    1 Day

Develop the skills required to produce both formal and informal reports in a structured and professional style. Suitable for: Anyone who needs to write reports

Important information

Documents

  • Report Writing

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bristol (Avon)
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The Promenade, Clifton Down, BS8 3NB

Start date

On request

About this course

No qualifications or experience is required.

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Teachers and trainers (1)

Mags Donovan

Mags Donovan

Account Manager

All training courses benefit from a CIPD qualified Account Manager and an expert trainer for delivery. Rhodes have over 30 expert nationally to deliver this course either on-site or at our open course venue.

Course programme

Report Writing

Duration: 1 Day

Business reports are important tools for helping managers to review situations and make commercial decisions based on the known facts. As a result, anyone in business could be asked to write a report at any time and often there is a need for the report to influence or persuade others. This course will develop the skills required to produce both formal and informal reports in a structured and professional style. It will also provide techniques to ensure that your reports are credible and convincing.

Course Designed For

This course is for anyone who needs to write reports and has had no previous formal training in the process. Delegates are encouraged to bring any existing reports to the course to critically review them.

Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Define the objectives of your report
  • Select an appropriate report format
  • Plan the report effectively
  • Structure a report correctly, including referencing and labelling
  • Use an appropriate writing style which is clear and concise
  • Review and edit the report
  • Write an action plan to support the development of your report writing skills in the workplace

Course Outline

The Purpose of the Report

  • What are you trying to achieve?
  • What is the scope?
  • What are the constraints?

Structuring the Report

  • Choosing headings
  • Linking related information
  • Annotating key points
  • Attaching appendices

Formal and Informal Layouts

  • Differences in structure
  • Differences in content

Writing Style

  • Using plain English
  • Keeping your message clear and concise
  • Using positive language
  • Convincing your reader

Report Planning

  • Assimilating material
  • Organising information
  • Defining the target audience
  • Planning a logical sequence

Reviewing and Editing

  • Have you achieved the objectives?
  • Proof reading and layout

Further Development

  • Effective Communication
  • Assertiveness
  • Influencing, Persuading and Negotiating
  • Conflict Management
  • Writing for Impact
  • Producing Effective Written and email Communication

Report Writing

£ 275 + VAT