REPORTS

Reports play a vital role in any organization. They are primarily a communications tool for managing the performance of organizations and people.

To be effective, reports must meet certain criteria. They must serve a purpose, should contain only relevant information, and must be timely.

The benefits of well-designed reports are obvious. They provide effective communications, audit trails, and performance management.

for Developing Reports

• Determine the purpose.
• Define the audience.
• Include a title, legend, date, and point of contact on the report.
• Determine frequency of production.
• Determine distribution.