Writing Reports & Proposals Training

To start off this workshop we will do an icebreaker to get to know each other. Then the participants will have time to share their individual learning objectives, which will set the tone for the rest of the day.

The Four Stages of Report Writing

Get ready to witness the vital steps, one-by-one, of a flawless report! In this session we will explore the four-step process of successful report writing: collecting data during the investigation phase, utilising it to come up with a plan of action, making sure no important information is left out during the production stage, and smoothing it all out through expert revisions.

Stage One – Investigation

In this session, we’ll provide tips for how you can maintain your report’s integrity and completeness, yet still produce a product that reflects your expertise.

Stage Two – Planning

With skills for synthesising data from phase one, participants will be able to put together a phase-two report. This in turn will assist them in communicating with colleagues and stakeholders.

The Third Stage. Writing

In this session we’ll discuss techniques to make sure that you have exhausted all avenues of a topic of writing, allowing you to articulate your thoughts in the best way possible. Ready… get tips on making an article come alive!

The Fourth Stage. Revising

This session will focus on the role of revision as tool for communication improvement. You will be able to perform grammar and punctuation checks in this session. Learn how to pay attention to details and make your work perfect!

Using Headings

Improve the quality of your reports with this session that explores how to create effective strategies. Find out how slight changes to structure can increase clarity, accuracy and readability!

Charts and Graphs

They will then learn how to incorporate graphic elements into their reports by creating their own charts and graphs.

The Proposal

Learn how to write a proposal that these readers will love! In this session you’ll look at what distinguishes a proposal from a report or review and then go on to consider 10 essential steps to creating a proposal that’s sure to wow.

Persuasion

This session will give you the finishing touches to put your report on the zenith of its potential.

You will learn how to craft a message and the art of etiquette: for obfuscation I mean, the art of smooth talk. You will be handed convenient strategies for obviating problematic questions.

Real life Application

Secondly, because everyone will edit everyone else’s file, participants can fully benefit from everything they have learnt.

Acknowledging Contributions

Ready yourselves, friends! This session will orient you to record-keeping! We’ll cover ways of, and of meandering, that are sure to keep you neat and tidy along the way.

Wrapping Up the Workshop

By the end of this experience, students will be empowered to implement the skills they learned in order to develop a change plan. Questions relevant to the plan can also be answered directly by the students!

Host or Publisher Paramount Training & Development