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Fees |
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Fees per delegate:
R3 190 per delegate (Excl Vat).
Included in the fees:
* Course material
* Parking
* Refreshments
* Lunch
* Certificate of attendance |
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Terms & Conditions |
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Event Cancellation:
All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to info@abelusi.co.za
For cancellations received more than one week prior to the course:
10% cancellation fee will apply.
For cancellations received less than ONE WEEK prior to the course:
25% cancellation fee will apply.
For cancellations received within 24 hours of the course:
100% cancellation fee will apply.
Substitutes are welcome at no additional charge. Substitute's personal and contact details must be e-mailed to info@abelusi.co.za.
Postponements:
All Postponements not received in writing at least 2 working-days prior to the event will incur a 40% penalty fee.
Absent Delegates:
In the event that a delegate does not arrive for the course and no written cancellation has been received and confirmed, the full course fee will be payable
Presenters:
Should it be necessary, Abelusi Training Network reserves the right to substitute the presenter with a suitable and capable substitute. | |
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Course Aim: |
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The key objective of this two-day training course is to give all attendees the confidence and practical know-how to write professional, polished business reports.
The course has been designed as a workshop that ensures attendee participation through a plethora of exercises and practise opportunities. Many examples of reports, report sections and related elements are included in the Examples section.
Rather than two boring days of lectures on English grammar, this inter-active workshop will take attendees through a step-by-step process that will ensure they fully understand the practicalities of formal business report conventions, report structure and report layout.
In addition, the course will ensure that attendees understand the basic principles of those matters that are integral (not peripheral) to report writing, without which a report cannot be prepared, i.e.:
The communication process, given that a formal report is a high level communication tool
Logic, reasoning and logical argument, given that the purpose of a formal report is to argue for certain action to be taken based on investigation/research carried out or observations made
The writing process a skill that is, sadly, increasing problematic, flawed and unreadable in the technological age
Business English unfortunately, skill with the English language is, likewise, generally degenerating rapidly. |
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Outcomes: |
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This workshop will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the following, ensuring that they understand the basic principles:
Communication: what it is, a basic model, barriers, the problems with communication
Writing skill: the writing process, planning, summarising, editing
Business English: what it is, precision in writing, simplicity in writing, clarity in writing, problematic aspects of English grammar and syntax, tone in writing
Logic: lateral thinking, linear thinking, common pitfalls of arguments, process for solving problems (allowing for logical, practical suggestions and recommendations to be made in reports)
Layout: general guidelines, specific guidelines, templates, finishing touches
Reports: audience, purpose, style, generalisations, research
Report structure: standard sections, additional elements e.g. quoting, reference list, bibliography, etc. |
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Who should attend? |
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- Any employee who is struggling with any aspect of preparing a report will benefit from this course, including:
- Those who are new to the task
- Those who have prepared a number of reports but arent sure of what they are doing or arent sure how to improve
- Those who struggle with any aspect of report writing, e.g. Business English, writing skill, logical thinking, suggestions and recommendations, report structure, etc
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Workshop Programme: |
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Please note that this is not an ABET course. It is pitched at a home language NQF 4 level and is therefore not suitable for those who have only a most basic or rudimentary ability in English.
DAY 1
08:00 Coffee and Registration
Welcome & Introduction
Communication:
What is Communication?
A communication model
Barriers to communication
Verbal and written communication.
Writing Skills
The writing process
Summarising
Edit draft
Business English
Business English defined
Precision
Simplicity
Clarity
Language (grammar)
Tone
Logic
Lateral thinking
Linear thinking
Common pitfalls
Solving problems
DAY 2
08:00 Coffee/Tea
Layout
General guidelines
Specific guidelines
Report templates
Finishing touches
Reports
Types
Audience consideration
Assumptions
Purpose
Style
Generalisations
Research
Report Structure
Standard sections
Report Structure
Additional elements
Example documentation
Evaluation and Closure | |
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