Basic Report Writing and Presentation Skills CSA02
By working through several examples, you will learn how to create crisp, concise and clear reports. You learn how to present reports persuasively, using common audio-visual aids.
Course Content
• What makes a good report
• How to write clearly and concisely
• How to organize your thoughts and materials
• How to give your report more punch
• How to deliver your presentation like a pro
• Getting comfortable with the use of audio-visual aids
• Tips for overcoming nervousness
Who Should Attend
CRS candidates and anyone who is asked to prepare and deliver brief reports to senior management and Council.
Format
Presentations, discussions and group assignments
Evaluation Process
Prepare and deliver a short report and presentation to a mock council plus a comprehensive final examination.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
- This course is a mandatory requirement for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors- Senior level (CRS-S) certification program.
- This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.
Register online or send to register@ogra.org or fax to 289-291-6477.
Location
University of Guelph
Time
May 1, 2023 - May 3
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
2023 ACCOMMODATIONS
DELTA HOTEL
50 Stone Road W
Guelph ON N1G 0A9
NO DISCOUNTED RATE FOR DELTA in 2023 and 2024.
To book a room, use the link below:
www.marriott.com/ykfdg
ON CAMPUS
Meal package link here: https://confreg.uoguelph.ca/registration/Register/default.aspx?code=C000192
Parking Passes link here: https://confreg.uoguelph.ca/registration/Register/default.aspx?code=C000190
DAYS INN
785 Gordon St
Guelph, ON N1G 1Y8
Tel: 519-822-9112
$139.00 + HST (Two Queens)
Group Code: Good Roads
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/guelph-ontario/days-inn-guelph/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=04/30/2023&checkOutDate=05/02/2023&groupCode=CGGR23
NOTE: Individual reservations should be made on or before Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The rate includes continental breakfast, wi-fi, and parking.
STAYBRIDGE SUITE - GUELPH
20 studio suites reserved under Good Roads block. The room comes with one queen bed and a pull-out sofa
Rate: $205 + taxes per night
The cut-off date for booking: April 1, 2023
Email: Harry at gsm@sbguelph.com
* Please note that there are limited rooms at this time.
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT GUELPH
35 Cowan Pl, Guelph, ON
$349.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$369.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm
IMPORTANT:
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- Call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and mention “Ontario Good Roads” for a special rate.
- Friday, March 3, 2023, to guarantee a reservation. Once the reservation is made, there is no complimentary changes or cancellation allowed after Sunday, April 23, 2023.
CROWNE PLAZA: KITCHENER-WATERLOO
105 King Street East
Kitchener, ON, N2G 2K8
* PLEASE NOTE: This hotel is approximately a 30 mintue drive to the University of Guelph
Rate: $139
- To book via telephone, please call 1-519-744-4141 and say that you are with Ontario Good Roads.
- To book online, please use the three letter booking code ONT or copy and paste the booking link below and scroll down