MRW Effective Report Writing and Presentation Skills for Supervisors and Managers (17th– 19th March OR 17th –19th August OR 9th – 11th November,2026)
About the Programme
Writing a report to communicate information within and outside the organization is very critical in informing and persuading people as well as initiate change. A well-structured report that has clear objectives will get more attention and is more likely to produce the intended results. However, a badly written report risks remaining unread and its objectives not being reached.
Apart from the structure, effective language usage is important in report writing. Badly constructed sentences which are disjointed and muddled will create a poor impression. However, a carefully written report or sales proposal with the appropriate and correct grammar usage may result in your advice or recommendations being translated into action or result in several thousands of Cedis worth of business.
Managers as part of their functions, make presentations at meetings, seminars, training courses, client presentations or to larger audience functions. Speaking to groups and audiences is one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish with distinction, yet it is the most commonly used method of communication in most organizations
This three-day intensive programme will provide participants with the technical skills and personal tools to write effective reports and make presentations. It will also let participants appreciate the importance of English grammar and phraseology to avoid errors. The training format is highly interactive.
Course Objectives
The programme aims at enhancing participants’ ability to write clear, concise and comprehensive reports. It aims also to enhance participants’ ability to deliver effective presentations to any audience with confidence.
Course Benefits
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to structure and organize clearly written and effective reports that will enable them address the relevant issues, reach conclusions and provide sufficient information for the reader to make informed decisions. Participants will also be able to acquire the key tools and techniques to help them impress and deliver presentations with confidence.
Course Content
- The Importance of Communication at the Workplace
- The Communication Process
- Being an Effective Communicator
- What is a Report
- Classification of Reports
- Understanding the Readers’ Needs
- Characteristics of a Good Report
- Types of Reports
- Sections of a Report
- Steps in Report Writing
- Assembling the Data
- Organizing the Data
- Drafting the Report
- Writing the Report
- Mastering the Techniques of Report Writing
- Getting the Style Right for Report Writing
- Pitfalls to Style of Writing
- Report Layout
- Numbering of Sections of the Report
- Guidelines for Writing Subject Headings
- Formatting of Headings
- Basic Grammar and Phraseology
- Understanding Syntax
- Avoiding Common Errors and Spelling Correctly
- Punctuating Correctly
- Writing Specific Reports
- Writing a Business Letter
- Writing a Management Report
- Writing an Incident/Investigative/Inquiry Report
- Writing Minutes
- Writing a Memo
- Skills of an Effective Presenter
- Starting your Presentation – Where to begin
- Structuring a Presentation – What to put in? What to leave Out?
- Developing and Using Notes and Visuals– avoiding “death by powerpoint”
- Delivering Your Presentation with Energy and Composure
- Understanding Audience Psychology
- Controlling Nerves and Building Confidence
- Handling Questions – how to conduct a Q&A session and Handle a Hostile Audience
- Presenting as a Team
- Practical Exercises
Duration: Three (3) Days
Fees: Four Thousand One Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢4,100.00) per participant
Venue: Central Hotel
Who Should Attend
All Supervisors, Officers, Managers and anyone whose role entails writing reports