Human Resources Workshops

Writing Reports and Proposals

2 Day Workshop

Prerequisite: None

This 2 day Workshop is a must for all BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS! Period.

This two-day workshop is intended to help you do the writing your job demands. 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. Writing must be clear, concise, complete, and correct. It must also convey your message in a courteous tone. The workshop will help you to identify the range of this kind of writing, the forms it takes, and the persuasive techniques it requires.

You Will Learn:

  • Clear, concise, complete, correct.
  • Constructing paragraphs.
  • Readability index .
  • The four stages of report writing.
  • Planning reports: PAFEO.
  • 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.

You will Benefit By:

  • Learning the value of good written reports as a communication tool.
  • Developing paragraphs that introduce, connect, develop and conclude some part of an idea.
  • Recognizing an appropriate and professional format.
  • Using headings and subheadings as signposts.
  • Preparing reports and proposals that inform, persuade, and provide information.
  • Proofreading your work so you can feel confident it is clear, concise, complete and correct.
  • Applying these skills in real work applications.

What We will Cover:

  • Becoming a Good Writer
  • The Nine Rules of Writing
  • Readability Index
  • Creating Proper Paragraphs
  • Unity and Coherence
  • Emphasis
  • Active and Passive Voice
  • The Stages of Report Writing
  • The First Stage: Investigation
  • The Second Stage: Planning
  • Audience
  • Format
  • Organization
  • The Third Stage: Writing
       Drafting Your Report
       Creating a Report
  • The Fourth Stage: Revision
  • Formal Reports
  • How to Use Headings
  • Charts and Graphs
  • Writing Proposals
  • The Acid Test
  • Designing your Message
  • Dealing with Tough Questions

Details

  • TORONTO: Nov 8/9 - 45 Sheppard Ave E
  • MISSISSAUGA: Oct 18/19 - 50 Burnhamthorpe W