Report Writing: The Art of Writing a Good Report

Course Objectives

• Present their report clearly and effectively to aid management decision-making
• Target their audience and analyse their needs
• Structure their writing to maintain the readers’ attention
• Write effective informational and analytical reports
• Apply the techniques of writing and presenting reports.
• Construct their arguments persuasively using the 4Ps – Position-Problem-Possibilities-Proposal
• Edit the draft for maximum impact and polish the final product.

Target Audience

The course is designed for executives and managers who need to write business management reports and proposals to support decision-making.

Methodology

Lecture, case scenarios, and group discussion on sample reports and proposal

Course Modules

Module 1: Essentials of Successful Business Reports
Module 2: Put the Objective in Writing
Module 3: Plan Your Writing
Module 4: Structure the Report
Module 5: Avoid Jargon: Use Plain English
Module 6: Package the Report
Module 7: Make it Readable
Module 8: Edit and Proofread