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HRDF - REPORT WRITING : The Art Of Writing A Good Report

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INTRODUCTION

It is essential to understand how to write reports that get read. We write reports in a range of formats and a variety of purposes. Whether you need to report on a product analysis, inventory, feasibility studies, or something else, report writing is a skill you will use again and again. Having a method to prepare these documents will help you be as efficient as possible with the task. This Report Writing course will build on a solid base of writing skills to present information in formal, informal, and proposal styles.

 

In this 2-day “Report Writing : The Art of Writing a Good Report” programme, we will equip participants with the skills of planning, structuring, writing and editing a report.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVE 

At the end of this “Report Writing : The Art of Writing a Good Report” programme participants will be able to:

  • Present their report clearly and effectively to aid management decision-making
  • Target their audience and analyse their needs
  • Structure their writing to maintain the readers’ attention
  • Write effective informational and analytical reports
  • Apply the techniques of writing and presenting reports.
  • Construct their arguments persuasively using the 4Ps – Position-Problem-Possibilities-Proposal
  • Edit the draft for maximum impact and polish the final product.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The “Report Writing : The Art of Writing a Good Report” course is designed for executives and managers who need to write business management reports and proposals to support decision-making.

 

METHODOLODY

This “Report Writing : The Art of Writing a Good Report” workshop’s methodology is a combination of expert input, lecture, case scenarios, group discussions on sample reports and proposal, and presentations.

 

Outline

1. Essentials of Successful Business Reports 
  • Know the intent, type and purpose
  • Determine the objective
  • Determine the scope
  • Plan the process of writing

 2. Put the Objective in Writing

  • Who is the report for?
  • Why do they / might they want it?
  • What does the writer want to achieve?

 3. Plan Your Writing

  • Research the topic
  • Generate individual items
  • Sub-group them together
  • Arrange information in a logical sequence

 4. Structure the Report

            The 4 P’s for persuasive argument

  • Position
  • Problem
  • Possibilities
  • Proposal

 5. Avoid Jargon: Use Plain English

  • Principles of clear writing
    • Objective and factual
    • 4Cs – clear, concise, correct and complete
  • Use vocabulary that helps understanding and gets results
  • Write short sentences
    • Coherent
    • Cohesive
  • Write short paragraphs
    • Link ideas

 6. Package the Report

  • The introduction
  • The body
  • The conclusion
  • The recommendation
  • The Executive Summary

 7. Make it Readable

  • Line spacing
  • Headings and sub-headings
  • Bullet points
  • Use visual aids – graphs, charts, diagrams, pictures, etc.

 8. Edit and Proofread

  • Edit the report
    • Merge different writing styles from contributors
    • Ensure a consistent voice
  • Proofread for critical elements in grammar, punctuation, fragments and run-on sentences

Speaker/s

Nancy Ong Chen Gan, 

MBA (Strathclyde, U.K.), Dip. In Banking (U.K.),

TESOL (Australia).

Nancy pursued her passion to teach through the training profession after leaving her career in banking of 30 years. Fifteen years on and she has successfully conducted workshops and trained many people in trade financing, credit management and business communication.

She has worked in management positions in branches and later at head office of OCBC Bank where she headed Treasury Operations before her retirement. Her vast knowledge and experience in banking are the keys to the success of her training and workshops. With a clear understanding of the business environment she is able to help bridge the gap in the industry of trade financial instruments and the associated financial risk for participants to gain the skills necessary to apply in their area of work. Participants are able to recognize the financial and operational risks to help them increase organizational effectiveness when using these financial instruments.

Nancy’s passion for English business writing and communication stems from her career where her job had given her many opportunities to write and speak to many levels of management in planning, presenting and decision-making. Combining her proficiency in English and a clear understanding of the business environment, she is able to impart her skills and knowledge in business communication to others who care to improve themselves for their career advancement.

Using simple and proven techniques to deliver her workshops, she has received excellent ratings from the participants.

A certified PSMB trainer, she also holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, a Diploma in Banking from United Kingdom, and a certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) awarded by Teach International, Australia

Special Offer

FEE PAYABLE PER PARTICIPANT :

Normal Price                                          : RM1,858

Early Bird (15 days before event)       : RM1,748

Group Fee (>2 participants)                : RM1,528

Fee includes course materials, lunch, 2 tea breaks per day and Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the training).

Download Registration Form HERE and sent it to us by

Fax : +603 5523 2827

Email : [email protected]

 

CANCELLATION / TRANSFER

Upon registering, participant(s) are considered successfully enrolled in the event.  Written cancellations / transfer notice (substitution or to later dates) received :

  • More than ten (10) working days before the event, a refund (less administrative charge of 15%) will be made.
  • Ten (10) working days or less before the event, no refund will be made.
  • For no show on the day of the event, full payment is required. If you cannot attend the event, you can nominate a substitute at any time without payment of an administration fee.
  • A full (100%) refund may be granted if the course is cancelled by Wanfah Prosper PLT (WFP). WFP reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event and / or change facilitator at any time should circumstances beyond its control arises. WFP also reserve the right to make alternative arrangements without prior notice should it be necessary to do so.
Payment

Please make cheque payable / direct credit to :WANFAH PROSPER PLT

Accounts Number : 3812930508

Bank : Public Bank Berhad

 
For In House Training requirement, please contact our office at +60355231819 or e-mail to [email protected] to request for a quotation.

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Wanfah Prosper PLT is a Professional Training Provider registered with Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PMSB). 

Our Mission is to Help Organization In Developing Human Capital and Grow Their Bottom Line.

We have a pool of very experienced trainers with decades of experience in their respective fields of interest.  It is the aspiration of Wanfah Prosper PLT that such experiences will be passed on to the participants in the course of the training programmes to be conducted by Wanfah Prosper PLT.

We specialized in the following areas :
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Leadership and Management
  • Soft Skills
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