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(25) REPORT WRITING SKILLS FOR EXECUTIVES

 

                                            JAKARTA l   7-8 May 2008 l   Redtop Hotel   

Learn How to Write Concise and No-Nonsense Reports!

Good ideas do not always get the attention that they deserve. Frequently, badly organised, wordy reports tend to hide important information, and the important messages are lost.

This course is designed for people who want to improve their ability to deliver effective reports confidently.  The course will give you individual and general guidelines on all aspects of successful report writing.

KEY BENEFITS OF YOUR ATTENDING

By attending this two-day session, you will be able to:

  1. Add value to yourself and the organisation by your contributions in writing routine reports for your departments

  2. Learn how to use appropriate language for effective report writing

  3. Forget your fears about writing!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Executives who produce reports and need them to be understood and acted upon.

 

COURSE SCHEDULE

Note: This schedule is a guide and may be modified depending on the group dynamics and the needs of the participants.

 

Day 1

Morning Session (9.00-10.30am)

Ice Breaker and Introduction

#  What are reports

#  What are my challenges in writing reports

#  Fallacy about report writing

 

Purpose of Writing Reports

#  Why write reports

 

Coffee Break (10.30-10.50am)

 

Morning Session (10.50am-12.30pm)

Different Types of Reports

#  Routine Reports

#  Special Reports

#  Formal

#  Informal

 

Lunch Break (12.30-1.30pm)

 

Afternoon Session (1.30-3.15pm)

Identifying and Addressing Target Audiences

#  Who will read the report

#  Why is it important to know target audience

#  Different types of audience

 

Tea Break (3.15-3.35pm)

 

Afternoon Session (3.35-4.30pm)

Format of Reports

#  Headings

#  Procedure/Methods

#  Findings

#  Conclusions

 

Summary of the Day’s Lesson Learned

 

Day 2

Morning Session (9.00-10.30am)

Recap of Day 1

 

(Continued) Format of Reports

 

Language Used in Reports

#  Language used in reports

#  Technical language – beware jargon and audience limitations

#  Use of plain English is always better

#  Being polite is a must

 

Coffee Break (10.30-10.50am)

 

Morning Session (10.50am-12.30pm)

Composing a Report

#  Planning the layout

#  Assembling the facts

#  Composing the introduction

#  Connecting text to improve the flow

#  Logical sequence of text

#  Carefully reasoned conclusion

 

Lunch Break (12.30-1.30pm)

 

Afternoon Session (1.30-3.15pm)

Writing an Executive Summary

 

Tea Break (3.15-3.35 minutes)

 

Afternoon Session (3.35-4.30pm)

Practical Assignment

 

Plan of Action

#  What will I do Different

#  What will I Retain

#  What will I Stop Doing

 

YOUR EXPERT COURSE LEADER

 

Kolsum Begam is a Training Consultant with extensive experience in training, designing processes and people management.

 

She has more than 15 years in communications experience with Singapore Telecom and more than 10 years in the hospitality industry.

 

Her training expertise lies in Business Communication, Customer Service Skills Social Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Report Writing, Team Building, Problem Solving, Personal Presentations and Supervisory/Leadership Skills.

 

Companies that have benefited from her expertise are Raffles International Hotels, MINDEF, Fullerton Hotel, WPG, Wing Tai Asia, Grand Copthorne, DHL, Myanmar Tourism Board, Ameron Asia, Emirates Palace Hotel (Abu Dhabi), Amara Singapore & TDK Singapore.

 

Apart from being a certified Assessor in NSRS and ESS, Kolsum holds a Diploma in Human Resource Development, Certificates in Coaching Skills, Instructional Skills, Planning & Implementation.

 

COURSE FEES

Rp. 4.000.000 per person

 

TEAM DISCOUNT (For organisations sending 3 or more participants)

Rp. 3.400.000 per person

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

25 April 2008

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