Oh What A Lovely Report

Overcome the blank paper syndrome by proceeding with a plan
A well written report is easy to read, sharing information and corporate knowledge. Sadly, not all reports are crafted with these objectives in mind. How would you define a report? Something I write and you tear up. Thus Arthur Lowes hapless subordinate is set the task of preparing a report on the writing of reports.

This video explains:
How to dig for relevant facts
How to select, organise and shape the material
How to write the material out

Arthur Lowe reappears in a number of guises throughout this amusing video to lend Smith (Jeff Rawle) a helping hand. First as a friendly policeman, who spells out the four essential stages in report writing, and then as Sir Digby Delve, archaeologist, who explains how to dig for relevant facts. From there, Smith goes on to meet Professor Planowski, who shows him how to select, organise and shape his material. When the report is written out, Jones is pleasantly surprised.

Who could benefit?
Managers and executives throughout any organisation, especially in corporate planning, finance, marketing, sales and advertising
Scientific and technical personnel

Key learning areas
Summarising the purpose of the report in one sentence
The four stages of report writing:

• investigate
• plan
• write
• revise

Being clear, concise, thorough and accurate

Running times
Main video: 26 minutes
Summary video: 5 minutes