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business report writing
Business Report Writing
Course Synopsis
This 'hands on' one day in house training course provides report
writing training for business, with help and tips on how to write professional business reports.
Target Audience
For individuals who write, or contribute to, written business reports.
Course Objectives
The course provides in-company training to teach individuals the skills and knowledge
necessary to design and deliver business reports which will be easy to read, of a high quality, professional standard in their format,
straightforward to produce and achieve their purpose.
Programme Topics
- Essentials of business writing; difficulties with report writing
- The aim – planning the report; considering the reader
- Selecting the most appropriate structure for the report
- Report layout: a consistent house style for a good image
- Choosing appropriate language: making it readable
- The differences between informative and persuasive reports
- Style and tone in writing; practices to avoid
- Packaging the report; using appendices
- Reviewing and proof-reading
- Personal action plans
Methods
- Trainer presentation and facilitation
- Paired and small group exercises
- Practice sessions using delegates’ own reports
- Group discussions
- Workbook with report writing tips and techniques covered on the course
Where we Work
We deliver in-house business report writing training courses to companies across the UK including the following locations:
- London and the South East
- Cambridge
- Norwich and East Anglia
- Leeds and Bradford
- Oxford and Swindon
- Manchester and the North West
- Southampton and Bournemouth
- Birmingham and the Midlands
- Nottingham
- Bristol
- Cardiff and South Wales
- Exeter and the South West
- Newcastle
- Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland
Note: Our report writing training course is also offered in other UK cities and regions.