
Infographics – Adding Life And Meaning To Report
Ever wonder why readers who matter most to you find your report (be it an information update, a research paper or a proposal) either too incomprehensible or too boring, or both? One weakness many writers have confessed about their writing is the lack of precision and clarity in their fact-filled tables and diagrams; and the lack of sparkle and captivation in their number-crunched charts and graphics. All this drabness in a report could change, for the fresher, if a writer is able to provide more informative yet inspiring visual aids to accompany their bland written submissions.
Infographics is a must-have modern companion to all forms of staff writing. It does not replace specialised knowledge but enhance content by making the technical aspects more appealing. All staff officers who want to be more rounded in their report-writing will find this course a very helpful supplement to their staff work. (Please note that this course is not about the use of computer software and photoshop skills but the content that should go into it.)
Let DR SUNNY GOH, who has thrilled and skilled thousands of staff writers with his creative writing imagination inspire you with a catchier way to painless writing. Whether you have been on the job for a year or a decade, you need to attend this course because you may not have been doing it the right way or worse, been schooled the wrong way. So even if you are keen to improve your general writing skills, you will find this course beneficial.
Objectives
At the end of the one-day workshop, participants will be able to:
- appreciate the place of infographics in a report.
- apply visual skills for different types of tables, charts and illustrations.
Outline
PART ONE: INFORMATION
- deals with titling of your tables and charts, including captioning and description.
- The aim is to increase impactful written presentation and reduce secondary data from cluttering infoboxes.
PART TWO: GRAPHICS
- manages all forms of visuals such as bar charts, diagrams, graphs, flowcharts and scattergram.
- The aim is to use innovative means to capture and sustain interest.
Testimonials
“The trainer presents the course material in a simple and light-hearted way, sharing anecdotes from his life experiences.”
– Yeow Siow Keong, NUHS GITO, synpaxe (Sept, 2023)
Who should attend
Staff Officers who write reports or analysis that requires visual aids and tables. The course will help them avoid the pitfalls in a comprehensive document and deal with numbers and figures confidently.
Trainers
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Chrisashley Tok
Chris specialises in personal development suites, from motivational workshops to psychological wellness programmes. She has curated many of the firm’s programmes on facilitation, mentoring, coaching and interpersonal communication. Her positive demeanour and easy-going personality endear her to her participants, especially undergrads and students. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Psychology under the firm’s scholarship.
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Dr. Sunny Goh
Dr Sunny Goh has served in both the public and private sectors in his illustrious career, and is now a trainer-entrepreneur. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of six international firms across USA, Europe and South-east Asia, with businesses from leadership to IT. He has sat on both SAF Scholars Selection Board in Mindef and SPH Recruitment/Disciplinary Board in The Straits Times. He has trained cub reporters at the prestigious School of Journalism (later, Editorial Support Unit). He was previously a Council Member of the Singapore Red Cross and a mediator with the Ministry of Law.
As a certified trainer, he specialises in conducting writing, personal development and leadership programmes. He has a PhD in Education and obtained certification in Educational Psychology conducted by the National Institute of Education, and several training in virtual learning modules under Quality Matters.