Writing for the Board – Report writing for strategic influence
$900
Overview
Enhance your strategic writing skills with this practical workshop on writing for the Board. In this full-day course you’ll learn strategies for crafting impactful reports for a Board audience, gaining hands-on experience and best practices on how to write for influence. The workshop begins with foundational principles of Board-level communication, equipping you with the skills to write clearly, concisely, and strategically. You’ll then explore practical techniques for structuring, writing, and refining reports to align with Board priorities. The workshop also addresses common challenges of differentiating between strategic versus operational writing, writing persuasively, and the technical nuances of Board-level reports. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped with the tools and techniques to produce high-impact reports that support strategic decision-making at the Board level.
Who should attend
Executives and professionals across various sectors, including corporate, government, and non-profit organisations interested in writing strategic reports for a Board audience.
Skills you’ll learn
- Applying advanced writing techniques to maximise impact
- Keeping reports objective and data-driven
- Structuring reports with logical organisation
- Formatting reports to enhance readability and clarity
- Leveraging AI to assist in writing for the Board
- Ensuring compliance and security in report submission
Learning outcomes
By the end of this learning experience, you will be able to:
- write with clarity and precision, making complex information easily accessible to Board members
- adapt your writing style to suit both the context of strategic decisionmaking and the specific needs of the Board
- apply strategies for planning and structuring reports for a Board audience that emphasise strategic goals and future outlook
- master the art of writing concise and strategically focused reports
- use advanced revision techniques to enhance the professionalism and readability of reports
Why Swinburne?
Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts
Participant course training manual
Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere
Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors