Joanna Gutmann Training

Kings Oaks
Crockerton
Warminster
BA12 8AS

report writing

Writing a report can be time-consuming, frustrating and be viewed as a necessary evil by most staff and with horror by some. As a result, those who have to read the reports are faced with documents that are poorly structured and not suited to their needs. This course will help delegates plan and structure a report, presenting information in a form which will be easily understood by the reader. Through improving the quality and reducing the time taken, reports can be viewed with more enthusiasm by reader and writer alike.

Course content
	How readers' image of the organisation and writer are affected by a letter.
	Defining the objective and assessing the reader's needs.
	Identifying the information that will interest or concern the reader.
	Writing a clear sentence and correct use of all the punctuation marks.
	Using a personal and relevant open and close.
	Giving information in a logical order

Who should attend?
Anyone who is starting to write business reports, or who wants to improve the quality of the reports they write.

Method
A mix of syndicate exercises and discussion Delegates are encouraged to raise their particular concerns and are welcome to bring examples of their reports for personal feedback.

Administration
Duration: one day (usually 9.30-4.30)
Breaks: 11.00 / 2.45
All course handouts, detailed reference notes and stationery are provided
Minimum of six delegates, maximum of twelve

a course for your staff?

If you have more than six who would benefit from the training (maximum of 12), an in-house course is the most cost-effective way of developing skills. The content can be the changed to suit the needs of your staff if desired. We bring everything except the furniture, flipchart and coffee.

To discuss content, cost or dates, just complete the form below or call 01 985 211 695

a book or a mousemat?
If you'd like some help in the office, Pocket Punctuation will give you the rules and guidelines for every mark with simple, clear examples tips for punctuating correctly.
If you prefer a quick-reference, guide, the punctuation mousemat gives help with the tricky marks 'at your fingertips'