Report writing in the APS environment for Executive Levels

Particular skills are required for effective report writing in the Australian Public Service(APS). Report writing in the APS environment identifies those skills and works through the steps and issues to consider when writing a report.

Program overview

establishing a clear report methodology
determining the scope, context and purpose of a report
implementing a review and feedback mechanism
effectively and strategically communicating with stakeholders
delivering documents that conform with established Commonwealth style
using the correct structure and lay out to maximise the impact of the report
writing meaningful reports that are useful, reader friendly and targeted appropriately
producing accurate and comprehensive (but concise) documents that deliver clearly defined findings, analysis and recommendations
developing an executive summary
analysing existing writing style and identifying strengths and weaknesses in line with the key learnings

Participant benefits

develop knowledge and the practical skills required to produce effective documents and reports
communicate effectively and strategically to align with corporate requirements
manage and interpret information and communicate key messages to a range of audiences and target groups
analyse APS report writing requirements
apply the most effective structure to the report
analyse writing styles
confidently write an effective APS report
develop editing techniques

Who should attend

EL 1-2*
*Recommended target audience may vary outside the ACT

Further information

For further information on programs, events and seminars delivered nationally, please contact 02 6202 3522 or email nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au.

Terms and conditions

For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.