Writing Reports That Get Read

This two day course will give delegates the skills and tools they need to write effective reports that deliver a clear and succinct message. Over two days, delegates will gradually build up the skills and tools they need to write effectively. Each module starts with theory and then reinforces its ideas with practical business writing exercises. The course starts with short exercises and gradually builds up to more complicated ones, as the delegates become more skilled at writing. Throughout the course, the delegates’  business writing abilities will be individually assessed.

The speed with which we can move from one part of the course to the next will largely depend upon the skill level of the group being trained. The course is designed to work for between six and eight delegates. We can also provide a different version of this course for non-native English speakers.
 

Writing Reports That Get Read
Day 1 Sessions:

• Module 1 - What message do you want the report to deliver?

• Module 2 - How to clarify the objective and purpose of the report.

• Module 3 - The planning and preparation essential to do before starting to write.

• Module 4 - How to structure your report and suggested templates for different styles of business writing.

• Module 5 - Factual business writing techniques to develop a clear narrative flow.

• Module 6 - Refresher on sentence and paragraph structure.

• Module 7 - Reminder of key points of grammar and punctuation.

Day 2 Sessions:

• Module 8 - Removing business and management jargon.

• Module 9 - Layout and formatting of the report.

• Module 10 – What needs to be in the most important section of all, the executive summary.

• Module 11 – Techniques for editing and improving the final draft.

• Module 12 – Proof reading the report and spotting errors.

• Module 13 – Final feedback session and questions. 

 If you would like more information on Writing Reports that Get Read or any of our other business writing courses, please ring us on 020 8560 2056, email enquiries@vervetraining.org.uk or contact us