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Business Communications and Report Writing
Date: 4/8/2010 - 6/8/2010
Overview:
To achieve in the business world you have to be able to write well. Sometimes the only window that senior management has to you and your performance is through the reports that you write. Report writing is central to decision making and progress reporting and this is often achieved through documents such as proposals, business cases and status reports. Yet it is surprising how many people struggle to write well. Fortunately, effective report writing is something that can be mastered.
To assist business professionals in developing the skills required to write well, AstroTech is offering a training course on Business Communications and Report Writing.
WHO, WHY & WHAT
Establishing and understanding the need for the report
Identifying the purpose of the report
Knowing the audience
Identifying the needs of the audience
Reader-centered writing
Maintaining the readers attention
REPORT PLANNING & STRUCTURE
Why planning is crucial
The design and structure of the report
The report format
Introducing the content
Achieving flow
Ensuring a logical structure
Selecting relevant information
Writing professional reports
The third person
Being concise but complete
Ensuring quality
Proof reading
BRINGING THE REPORT TO LIFE
Maximising the impact of the report
Selecting terminology appropriate for
How to make a report interesting to the recipient
When and how to add some flair!
Writing with confidence
The significance of word selection
Building a persuasive argument
Keeping readers interested
Achieving impact
Compelling, motivating and persuading your reader
Getting attention!
Livening up a document
Selecting an appropriate style and tone
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
o Identifying features of a poor report
o Identifying features of an effective report
o Getting the message across
o Avoiding rambling and repetition
o Technical reports for non-technical readers
o Working with subject-matter experts
o Converting data into information
o Supporting tools such as tables, graphs, illustrations, lists, etc
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Gauteng |
| Venue: |
AstroTech Conference Centre |
| Start & End Time: |
08h30-16h30 |
| Duration: |
3 days |
| Entrance Fee: |
R9400 |
| Contact Person: |
Michelle |
| Telephone: |
011 582 3200 |
| E-mail: |
click here |
| Web: |
click here |
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