Report writing training
Give your management team the tools and confidence to craft clear, high-quality board reports — with practical, interactive workshops built on Board Intelligence’s Question-Driven Insight methodology.
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Why does board reporting matter ?
When reports are long, unfocused, or unclear, time in the boardroom is wasted. Report writing training helps you transform reporting from a compliance exercise into a driver of strategic decision-making.
What will you achieve ?
Crisp, logical thinking and simpler communication of complex ideas.
Key points and insights brought up front and gaps in thinking addressed.
Quicker drafting, fewer rewrites and shorter board papers.
Stronger alignment between management teams and the board.
What ’s covered?
Delivered by specialist consultants, our workshop introduces your team to the core principles of best practice reporting through our QDI methodology. Participants learn to:
- Focus on what matters — put the “big picture” centre stage.
- Think critically — use the power of questions to structure robust, logical reports.
- Communicate clearly — write in a concise, compelling style that drives action.
The session features interactive exercises and live examples that reinforce the key principles, providing attendees with a practical framework they can immediately apply to their next paper.
How is it run?
1× 2.5-hour Report Writing Workshop.
In-person, max. 15 attendees.
Add-on options (extra fee):
- Paper review (pre-workshop) — to tailor training to your real reports.
- Board consultations — to identify pain points and expectations.
- Deep-dive modules — focus on audience analysis, critical thinking, or data visualisation.
- 1:1 coaching — support key authors on their first paper.
Proven results
The effect on the process of writing, reviewing, and refining reports has been life-changing.”
Graham Donoghue, CEO, Forge Holidays
of attendees rated the overall training experience “Excellent” or “Very good”.
of attendees rated the workshop content “Excellent” or “Very good”.
of attendees said they would recommend the session.
Who is it for?
Organisations use our report writing training to raise reporting standards with a light-touch intervention, or as a first step towards a wider programme of board reporting excellence.
Typical participants include:
- Report authors and reviewers (executive team, business leads).
- Governance and Company Secretariat teams.
- Organisations using, or planning to use, Board Intelligence’s Report Writer.
Bring clarity and confidence to your board reporting. Book a workshop today to make short, sharp, decision-ready papers the norm.
Book a workshopFAQs
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What is board reporting?
Board reporting is the preparation of concise, insightful information which stimulates a value-adding discussion in the meeting, enabling fast, smart decision making and robust oversight. Great reports should be focused on what matters, demonstrate rigour in thinking, and communicate in a style which inspires action.
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How long is the workshop?
The workshops are 2.5 hours, in person.
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Can you use our real papers?
Yes, but there is an additional cost involved to amend our materials and provide useful before/after examples.
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Do we need Board Intelligence software?
No, but Report Writer takes away the “pain” of writing, by cutting the time it takes to get to a first draft, and accelerates adoption and consistency. Report Writer is also underpinned by our QDI methodology, mirroring the training we cover.
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Is this suitable for committees and ExCo?
Absolutely — the same principles apply across governance forums. We can tailor our messaging for those specific forums, ensuring the audience understands their specific requirements and appetite for detail.
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