Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Managers write reports to inform decisions, report progress and make recommendations. Effective reports are concise, evidence-based and focused on what decision-makers need.
This Aractech course covers planning management reports, structuring for decision-makers, executive summaries, analysis and evidence, recommendations, presenting numbers, visual elements and editing. Participants write a management report on a real issue.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Plan reports for decision-makers
- Structure reports for quick understanding
- Write effective executive summaries
- Present analysis and evidence
- Make clear recommendations
- Edit reports for clarity and impact
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers and team leaders
- Department heads
- Project managers
- Analysts
- Consultants
- Professionals reporting to senior leaders
Methodology
Learning approach
- Writing workshops
- Report critiques
- Feedback
- Templates
- Peer review
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Planning Reports
- Purpose
- Audience
- Types of management reports
- Coffee break
- Types of management reports (continued)
- Planning
- Exercise: Report brief
Day 2
Structure
- Decision-focused structure
- Headings
- Logical flow
- Coffee break
- Logical flow (continued)
- Length
- Workshop: Report outline
Day 3
Executive Summaries
- Summary principles
- Key messages
- Writing summaries
- Coffee break
- Writing summaries (continued)
- Common mistakes
- Exercise: Writing a summary
Day 4
Analysis and Recommendations
- Evidence
- Numbers and charts
- Options
- Coffee break
- Options (continued)
- Recommendations
- Case study: Report that changed a decision
Day 5
Editing
- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Tone
- Coffee break
- Tone (continued)
- Final checks
- Capstone: Management report
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Report Writing for Managers (CWS-017) cover?
This course covers Communication and Writing Skills through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Managers and team leaders, Department heads, Project managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Amsterdam, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Rome, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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