Business Report Writing Skills

The course designed for
Anyone who produces reports and needs them to be understood and acted upon.

Course benefits
We show participants a systematic approach to report writing so that they can write better reports in less time.
Participants will see how to:

• use a number of easy-to-learn report-writing techniques
• ensure their reports are well structured, that they flow logically and look professional
• make their reports easier to read, and therefore to understand
• make essential parts of the report stand out
• make it easy for different readers to navigate around the report
• produce documents that enhance the image of both the writer and the organisation

Report writing course duration
We run these courses as one or two-day programmes.
On the two-day report writing course, participants have the opportunity to practise new skills using our course materials and their own documents.

Course Outline

Systematic preparation/planning

• considering the purpose
• considering the readers
• considering the context

Logical structure

• Structuring for logical flow
• organising ideas
• balance and emphasis
• planning the content

Guiding the reader

• constructing titles, headings and subheadings
• producing effective lists
• using visual aids and examples

Language choice

• Using plain English
• being clear and concise
• writing accurately
• avoiding the passive voice

Finishing techniques

• professional presentation
• using a consistent format, style, layout
• writing an executive summary

report writing exercises

• Group work
• discussion & feedback on participants' reports

To make sure that the course is relevant to participant needs, we use participants' reports to practise the techniques. We ask the organisers to send us sample reports three weeks before the course date.

Costs
In-company, for groups of eight or more participants, we charge approximately £140 per person per day. This fee covers customised exercises developed from the participants' reports, a reference guide and a follow-up service for questions on style or editing after the course.

We can also work with you one-to-one on important reports at an hourly rate of £85.

Our report writing training courses always receive very positive feedback. Please contact us if you would like us to send you references and feedback on our report writing training courses.