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CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
+27 81 041 7673
training@eubiz.co.za
68 Sunstone Street, Germiston, 1401
eubiz.co.za
Communication & Soft Skills

Executive Summaries and Briefing Notes

Duration
2 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R10,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

Senior readers often read only the summary, so the summary has to carry the whole argument. This course covers writing summaries and briefings that stand alone.

What you will be able to do
  • Write a summary that carries the full argument
  • Lead with conclusion and recommendation
  • Compress detail without losing meaning
  • Structure a briefing note for a decision
  • Present options and their consequences fairly
  • Adapt length and depth to the reader
Who should attend
  • Managers and analysts writing for executives
  • Policy and research staff
  • Project managers reporting upward
  • Advisers preparing briefing material
Course outline
01
Writing for readers who will read only the summary
02
Leading with conclusion and recommendation
03
Compressing detail without losing meaning
04
Structuring a briefing note around a decision
05
Presenting options and consequences fairly
06
Evidence, sourcing and what to leave in the annex
07
Adapting length and depth to the reader
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
2 to 3 Nov 2026Pretoria2 DaysR10,000
23 to 24 Nov 2026Durban2 DaysR10,000
11 to 12 Jan 2027Cape Town2 DaysR10,000
25 to 26 Jan 2027London2 DaysUS$1,100
29 to 30 Mar 2027Dubai2 DaysUS$1,100
7 to 8 Jun 2027Pretoria2 DaysR10,000
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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