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Get to the Point: Writing Effective Business Reports and Proposals Overview
If you are a manager at any level in business, government, or industry, you must write reports. Whether you want to or not, you write to explain things, to smooth relationships, and to convince others of the value of some course of action. This course will help you to identify the range of writing, the forms it takes, and the persuasive techniques it requires.
What participants will learn:
At the conclusion of this course, you will:
* Learn the value of good written reports as a communication tool
* Develop paragraphs that introduce, connect, develop, and conclude an idea
* Recognize an appropriate and professional format
* Use headings and subheadings as signposts
* Prepare reports that inform, persuade, and provide information
* Proofread your work
* Apply these skills in real work applications
Topics covered:
* The 4 C's (clear, concise, complete, correct)
* Constructing paragraphs
* Readability Index
* The Four Stages of Report Writing
* Planning reports
* Editing and revising
* Direct vs. Indirect approach
* Organizational strategies
* Headings and subheadings
* Tables and graphs
* Format for reports
* Reports vs. Proposals
* Steps in the persuasion process
Format Available:
Distant learning
Included with your course:
1. Blended instruction (instructor-led, self-paced, e-learning components)
2. An instructional manual
3. A certificate of completion
4. A 10% discount voucher off your next training course
Length and Availability:
* Length: Up to eight hours
* Open Enrollment
Onsite Delivery
We also offer on-site delivery for organizations in the Carolinas who would prefer to have a Senior Facilitator deliver the training. Download our planner and contact us for a complimentary initial consultation.
