The narrative sections of an annual or integrated report shape how stakeholders judge a South African organisation, yet these chapters are often written late, in a rush and in dense corporate language. This course helps delegates plan, draft and edit the chairperson statement, performance review and outlook sections so they read clearly, connect to the numbers and satisfy the expectations of investors, funders and regulators.
What you will be able to do
Map the narrative sections of an annual or integrated report and their purpose.
Plan a report writing timeline that avoids the last minute scramble.
Draft chairperson and leadership statements that are honest and readable.
Connect the narrative to financial and performance figures without repetition.
Write about strategy, risk and outlook in plain, credible language.
Edit contributions from multiple authors into one consistent voice.
Course outline
01Anatomy of an Annual and Integrated Report
02Planning the Report and Its Timeline
03Writing Leadership and Chairperson Statements
04Linking Narrative to the Numbers
05Communicating Strategy, Risk and Outlook
06Plain Language for Stakeholder Audiences
07Editing Many Authors into One Voice
08Final Review and Stakeholder Sign-off
Who should attend
This course is designed for communications staff, company secretaries, investor relations officers and managers who contribute to or coordinate annual and integrated reports.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Online
3
US$900
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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