Location

Community Services & Continuing Education - Cairo

Objectives

• Many project teams use the reporting tools in their collaborative project site to track work, identify risks and issues, and keep stakeholders informed about the project. Depending on the project and organizational processes, additional project reports with in-depth analysis and recommendations may also be required when a project ends.

Outcomes

Writing a report is a useful opportunity to evaluate the project, document lessons learned, and add to your organization’s knowledge base for future projects.

Course Contents

1. Decide the ObjectiveTake some time to think about the purpose of the report. Do you need to describe, explain, recommend or persuade? Having a clear purpose from the outset ensures that you stay focused, which makes it easier to engage your reader. 2. Understand Your AudienceWriting a formal annual report for your stakeholders is very different to a financial review. Tailor your language, use of data and supporting graphics to the audience.It is also useful to consider the personal communication style of the reader, for example, how do they write emails or structure documents? Reflect their preferences where possible. You may need to develop a more formal or informal tone to your own natural style. Adapting this technique will build rapport and make the reader more receptive to your ideas 3. Report Format and TypeBefore you start, check the report format and type. Do you need to submit a written report or deliver a presentation? Do you need to craft a formal, informal, fin