Project Communication and Reporting
Project reporting often tells sponsors what they want to hear until it is too late to act. This course covers building a reporting rhythm that surfaces problems early and communicating with stakeholders who read very little.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why project reporting drifts towards reassurance
- 02Designing a reporting rhythm and its audiences
- 03Status reporting that is honest and still constructive
- 04Writing for stakeholders who read very little
- 05Escalation: what, when and to whom
- 06Project meetings that produce decisions
- 07Communicating change, delay and bad news
What you will gain
- Design a reporting rhythm suited to the project
- Report status honestly without triggering panic
- Write reports that busy stakeholders will actually read
- Escalate issues at the right time and level
- Run project meetings that produce decisions
- Communicate change and bad news credibly
Who should attend
- Project managers and coordinators
- Project office and support staff
- Business analysts and change leads
- Anyone reporting to project sponsors
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Mar 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 20 to 21 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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