Course Description: 
Having a fundamental understanding of writing skills and how to effectively utilize them is essential to quality report writing.  Learn about report planning, good report characteristics, report credibility, and reporting style.

This course covers best practices for writing reports that support information sharing and decision-making at the management, executive and council levels.  It will also cover the essential skills for making presentations to council.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn the required planning, research, report structure, message, audience and relevant information that must be considered when developing a written report.
• Learn about the seven C’s of report writing and how to incorporate them into your writing toolbox.
• Learn what basic skills are required to improve your report writing abilities.
• Learn how to ensure reports are supported with credible information and research.
• Learn how to analyze your audience and choose the report style appropriate for the reader.

Who Should Attend?

A unique professional development experience that has benefit for all municipal staff, including small, medium and large municipalities!

Elected officials, CAOs, planners, and finance officers will benefit from having a fundamental understanding and core knowledge of all financial processes.

Currently available ON DEMAND

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