Effective Reporting Skills & Professional Writing

ByOffice for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Effective Reporting Skills & Professional Writing

đź“… 12 March-  9 April 2024
Virtual

As development professionals, the reports have to lead to action and support informed project decision-making. Effective reporting helps managers understand what is happening on the ground and steers projects toward results – while keeping both beneficiaries and donors satisfied.

This course equips participants with the practical tools and skills they need to produce reports that lead to action. Participants will learn a step-by-step process for reporting that will reduce wasted time and deadline stress, and ensure the writing has an impact.

Gain the expertise to create action

Set reporting objectives: Learn how to define clear reporting objectives by understanding the reader’s expectations. Understand how to deconstruct the report template / TOR so participants can manage complex reports and team reporting efforts.
Get to grips with data: Learn how to select the most effective data collection methods for the project M&E. Unlock participants’ ability to map valuable insights and draw meaningful conclusions, revealing the stories behind the numbers.
Plan & organize the writing: Learn an innovative approach to report planning that allows participants to build the writing around its objectives. Acquire the skills to organize the ideas persuasively, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
Communicate with impact: Master the art of clear communication and learn techniques to keep the readers interested and alert.

A practical approach that gets results

The course takes a practical approach, providing actionable solutions to overcome these challenges. Through a mix of theory, hands-on exercises, and real-life examples, participants will gain skills that can be applied immediately, ensuring positive outcomes both during and beyond the course.

Build confidence and efficiency: Say goodbye to writer’s block and deadline stress. This training offers a systematic approach to reporting and professional writing, giving the tools and skills to create high-quality reports consistently.
Make an impact: The reports will contribute to better-managed, responsive projects and improved results.
Elevate the donor relations: Forge stronger relationships with the donors through well-organized, clear, and persuasive reports. Experience the satisfaction of increased stakeholder support and deeper engagement with the cause.

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