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Report Writing for Business

Type of course: Classroom

Course details
Fee£350
Days1
Course code PDRWB

Course dates
LocationAugSepOctNovDecJan
Altrincham Manchester|-|-|-|17|-|-
Leeds Yorkshire|-|-|3|-|-|22
London King William Street|-|-|-|24|15|-
Malmesbury Wiltshire|-|-|6|-|11|-

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Overview

Report writing is not simply receiving information to hand to others, it is your opportunity to communicate information, ideas and findings effectively and concisely.

This workshop will ensure that you get your point across in the most planned, structured, concise and persuasive manner, enabling the busy recipient to give it reading time, attention and action.

Anyone new to producing reports or wanting to improve their existing report writing skills will benefit from attending this course.

Pre-course work

You will be required to complete the pre-course workbook. This workbook forms an integral part of the course and will be included in the course joining instructions. Please bring a report and any supporting material to work on during the course.

Delegates will learn how to

  • analyse the barriers to communicating through a written report
  • recognise the advantages of a systematic approach to report writing
  • research and prepare your report content
  • effectively plan a report that focuses on the needs of the reader
  • develop an effective writing style to build your credibility and ensure a positive response
  • structure the report for maximum impact and readability
  • assess the appropriateness of using visuals to enhance your report
  • critically review your own work

Outline

  • Establish personal objectives for the course
  • Preparing to write your report
  • Communication styles
  • Setting the objective of the report
  • A methodical approach to report writing
  • Planning your report using Mind mapping
  • Researching and organising information
  • Structuring a report
  • The executive summary
  • Completing your report
  • Layout and formatting
  • Adding the finishing touches
  • Practise writing a report
  • Evaluation and critical review of your work
  • Completion of a personal action plan

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Xpertise – Report Writing for Business training courses

Xpertise provides Report Writing for Business training courses from 7 UK locations: in Altrincham Manchester, Hinckley East Midlands, Leeds Yorkshire, London King William Street, Maidenhead Berkshire, Malmesbury Wiltshire and Washington Tyne & Wear – and at 44 partner locations nationwide.


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