Effective Report Writing Skills Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

 

INTRODUCTION

Good ideas do not always get the attention that they deserve. Frequently, badly organized, wordy reports tend to hide important information, and the important messages are lost. We show participants a systematic approach to report writing so that they are able to write clear, logically structured reports in less time.

DURATION

5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All those who are required to prepare technical reports such as engineers, safety officers, technicians, accountants, managers and others.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Write purposeful business and technical reports that meet readers' requirements
• Utilize different templates and report types to achieve reporting objectives
• Generate reliable conclusions effectively by researching, analyzing, and organizing information
• Provide evidence-backed recommendations to support management decision making
• Use visual aids appropriately to support the presentation of information
• Apply advanced methodologies to make every report a winning report

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1: The report writing process

• Report writing overview
• 5 easy steps to report writing
• Understanding your audience
• Articulating intended purpose
• Planning content and style
• Employing essential writing building blocks
• Business writing: express or impress?

Module 2: Reporting structure

• Structuring tools
• Arranging different sections of a report
• Writing captivating introductions
• Conducting research and analysis
• Delivering evidence-backed findings
• Deriving unbiased conclusions
• Tools and methodologies for deriving recommendations
• Bringing it all together: a cohesive and coherent report
• Storytelling elements

Module 3: Report types and templates

• Recognizing different reporting structures
• Matching reports to situations
• 6 reporting types
• Investigative reports
• Progress and status reports
• Periodic reports
• Instructional reports
• Proposals
• Financial reports
• Reporting templates

Module 4: The power of visual aids

• Using visual aids
• Principles for designing visual aids
• Recognizing different visual aids
• The role of visual aids
• Applying principles of design
• Using images, diagrams, graphs, charts, and tables for impact
• Integrating visual aids into a report
• Essential visual aid checklist

Module 5: Reports that win

• Elements of winning reports
• Using writing tone effectively
• Applying scientific tools and methodologies
• Mastering the 'so what?'
• Building rapport
• Mastering editing techniques

Module 6: Drafting official letters 

• Letter Formats
• Structuring your writing – paragraphs and signposting
• Personalizing your letters – opening and closing sentences
• Cutting out unnecessary words
• Making your writing clearer – overworked phrases
• Proactive language
• Steps to Writing an Official Letter
• Official Letter Writing Strategies for Positive Results
• Common Power Phrases to Use in an Official Letter
• Must Do's to Ensure your Letter gets Read and Acted On

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Steady Development Centre certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at Steady Development Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMONDATION And AIRPORT PICK-UP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the training officer.

• Email: training@steadydevelopmentcentre.com
• Mobile: +254 718108851

 

TAILOR-MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Steady Development Centre or at a convenient location.

PAYMENT

The course fee payment should be transferred to Steady Development Centre account through bank, 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.

For further inquiries, please contact us on:

• Tel: +254 718108851
• Email: training@steadydevelopmentcentre.com

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