This course is designed for everyone who:

• already writes reports as part of their work
• is moving into a position where reports will be an essential output
• wishes to coach others in writing more effective reports

Yes, you know the basics: you understand English grammar, and you can write: and yet your reports are not being acted on.

A report is not just a document to hand to others: it has to challenge other material on the desk of the busy manager for attention. Whatever your objective, you need to get the style, layout and structure right. You need to decide which data to put in and which to leave out, and help your reader understand it and recognise its significance.

Most important, a professional approach to writing reports takes you less time and helps you get your message across more surely. This course follows the process of writing a report, from deciding the objectives to editing the final version.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• write reports which are easier to read and understand
• present complex arguments in a logical structure
• present data clearly
• use the most effective language for your reader
• write concise executive summaries
• write shorter reports with more impact
• make your reports attractive to look at
• use a checklist to plan, write and edit reports more quickly
• coach others in writing reports professionally.