Writing Reports and Proposals

In a business world dominated by technology in communication it takes a particular skill to create reports and proposals that convey facts and ideas effectively. In this workshop we show participants how to structure their reports and proposals, how to choose the most appropriate “style”, how to use the right language and how to summarise and present their documents with style.

Duration

1 day workshop followed by 2 feedback sessions on participants’ work after the workshop.

 

Course Objectives

At the end of the programme participants will be better able to:

• formulate concepts and ideas;
• draft fluently and efficiently;
• produce strong clear prose;
• use their own “voice” when writing;
• make their point clearly;
• generate interest with their writing;
• produce accurate error–free text;
• use layout to support their message;
• move from blank page to delivered document without stress.

 

Course Outline

• Introduction
• The basics
• Know the enemy
• A step by step approach
• The Language
• Words, Verbs, Active and Passive
• Sentences, Paragraphs
• The Clarity Index, How to Use the Clarity Index
• Style in Business Writing, Choice of Style
• The Structure
• Planning
• Factual Informative Report Packaging
• Conclusions and Recommendations
• Summaries
• Persuasive Report and Proposal Packaging
• The Layout
• Layout
• What’s Wrong?
• The Writing I am Involved In

 

Most commonly used delivery methods

• Presentation
• Discussion
• Business Simulation
• Role Play
• Question & Answer
• Case Studies
• Discovery Learning
• Modeling
• Brainstorming
• Small group activities
• Large group activities
• Activities with music
• Activities with art
• Individual coaching
• Structured feedback
• Drama
• Graphic recording
• Psychometric testing