Effective Report Writing - Writing with impact in the age of AI

Clear, concise reports are more important than ever, yet readers have less time and higher expectations.

This practical 90-minute webinar will show you how to structure reports that get to the point quickly, communicate key messages effectively, and drive action. Participants will learn how to apply proven report-writing techniques, including the Pyramid Principle, while making the most of AI tools to improve drafting, editing, and reviewing. Through practical examples and interactive exercises, attendees will discover how to produce reports that are sharper, more persuasive, and easier for busy stakeholders to read and act upon.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand the key elements of a well-structured report and how to plan one, regardless of how the first draft is produced
• Apply a structured approach to thinking and argument (the Pyramid Principle) to both human and AI-assisted drafting
• Use AI tools effectively and appropriately for drafting, restructuring and reviewing reports  understanding both their value and their limits
• Recognise and edit out generic, over-hedged or repetitive “AI-sounding” language so the final document reads as authentic and credible
• Develop a more engaging, concise writing style with practical techniques to improve language and tone
• Make clear, defensible links from findings to conclusions and recommendations that prompt the right action

• The Case for Sharper Reports

What makes a good report and why it matters

• Audience, Purpose and Structure

Defining key messages
Applying the Pyramid Principle

• Using AI to Improve Report Writing

Drafting, reviewing and editing with AI
Effective prompting techniques
Avoiding common AI pitfalls

• Practical Exercise: Executive Summaries

Improving and restructuring a weak summary

• From Conclusions to Action

Writing effective recommendations
Using a simple self-edit checklist

• Building Your Own Report-Writing Routine

Key takeaways, action planning and Q&A

Phil Ingle

Phil Ingle is a creative and energetic consultant, trainer and coach with a wealth of experience who designs and delivers training programmes to directors and senior managers, helping organisations achieve their vision including numerous investment and other regulated firms.

With a background in financial management and banking, Phil is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

Audit, risk and compliance professionals, project and finance managers, and senior managers or heads of function who are required to produce or sign off reports whether written from scratch, assembled from notes, or drafted with the support of AI tools. No prior experience with AI writing tools is required.

£95.00 + VAT

Pay using a credit card online, or if you wish to be invoiced please email your full details to: Training@theia.org

PLEASE NOTE: Full payment for the course must be made prior to the course commencement date.

• Any cancellation must be made in writing.
• For all cancellation received 15-30 days prior to the course start date, 50% of the course fee is still payable.
• No refund is given for a cancellation made 14 days or less prior to the commencement of a course.
• Transferring from one course to another is treated as a cancellation.
• You can substitute one delegate for another at no additional cost. In this instance, please give two business days’ notice.