Proposal Writing Skills - Business and Technical

• Become familiar with the components of a competitive proposal
• Think like a reviewer of your proposal
• Plan content and layout of the proposal based on how your reviewers like to receive info
• Incorporate effective graphics to enhance persuasive
• Organize, write, and revise proposal text

• Proposal Contributors
• Proposal Writers
• Proposal Managers
• Business Developers
• Proposal Coordinators
• Head of Departments
• Project Managers

DAY 1

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Module 1: Extending the Purpose of the Proposal

• What is a proposal and its purpose?
• Types of proposals
• Understanding the Request for Proposal
• Enriching the purpose of your proposal
• Managing your image
• Establishing your credibility

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break

10:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Module 2: The Proposal Audience

• The people who read the proposal
• The people who decide on the proposal
• What do they need? What is critical for them?
• Directing the proposal at the right audience
• Customizing to audience needs

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Module 3: Persuasive Writing

• Develop methods to persuade by writing
• Outline the sequence of persuasive writing
• Integrate persuasion into the proposal
• Adapt persuasive methods to specific audience
• Layout the persuasive techniques throughout the proposal

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Break

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Module 4: Building Impactful Proposals

• Applying the 7 Cs of proposal writing
• Creating impactful purpose statements
• Contents of the proposal
• Structure for easy reference
• Effective introductions
• Successful background presentation
• Reader friendly writing and presentation
• Using visual aids – graphics, illustrations, photos, charts
• Successful use of appendices, attachments & references

5:00 PM | Training ends

DAY 2

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Module 5: Managing the Proposal Complexity

• Presenting technical details
• Structuring the proposal for complex issues
• Making positive outcomes of challenges

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break

10:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Module 6: Closing With Impact

• Powerful conclusions
• Comprehensive executive summaries
• Winning covering letters
• Great finishing touches

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Module 7: Enhancing the Proposal

• Applying appropriate styles and tones
• Sentence and paragraph construction
• Appropriate titles, headings, sub-headings, bullets, numbered lists
• Systems for units, numbers, lower and upper cases
• Abbreviations, contractions, acronyms and symbols
• Industry and audience specific jargon

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Break

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Module 8: Review, Revise & Aids

• Proofreading and editing
• Readability tests to proposals
• Software aids for writing
• Developing cover and first pages

5:00 PM | Training ends

This workshop’s methodology is a combination of expert input, interactive practical exercises, group discussions.

REYNUHADEVI RAMACHANDRAN (REYNU)

Corporate Trainer | Consultant | Financial & Business Strategist

Professional Summary

Reynuhadevi Ramachandran (Reynu) is a dynamic, results-driven corporate trainer and business strategist with over 20 years of experience in financial management, business consulting, leadership development, organizational development, HR, and administration. She brings a strong corporate foundation from the banking and financial services sector, having held key leadership roles at CIMB Bank and AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad, where she led Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Product Development, P&L and Budget Management, Operations, Insurance, and Credit Recovery.

Since transitioning into full-time training and consulting in 2019, Reynu has built a distinguished reputation for delivering transformative programs for financial institutions, SMEs, MNCs, government agencies, and start-ups. Her ability to integrate real-world experience, strategic insights, and people-centered facilitation allows her to simplify complex business challenges into practical, actionable solutions.

She is also a strong advocate for women’s economic empowerment. Through collaborations with Ministries and NGOs, she has trained over 800 B40 and M40 women in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and personal development.

As an HRD Corp–accredited trainer, Reynu is widely recognized for her engaging personality, strategic thinking, and strong rapport with C-suite leaders, managers, and operational teams across industries.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
  • HRD Corp Accredited Trainer (Malaysia)

Areas of Expertise

• Financial Management & Financial Literacy
  • Business Development & Strategic Planning
  • Leadership & People Development
  • Organizational Development & Change Management
  • Customer Service & Customer Experience
  • Sales, Marketing & Negotiation
  • Credit Recovery & Debt Management
  • Credit Consulting & Risk Management
  • Entrepreneurship & SME Advisory
  • HR, Operations & Administrative Management

Training & Consulting Experience

HRD Corp Accredited Trainer (2019 – Present)
Delivered high-impact corporate and public programs in areas including:
• Leadership & Supervisory Skills
• Financial Literacy & Financial Management
• Business Strategy & Operational Excellence
• Customer Service & Communication Skills
• Credit Recovery, Debt Management & Negotiation
• Entrepreneurship & Women Empowerment Programs
• Personal Effectiveness, Mindset & Self-Development

Women Empowerment & Community Programs
• Trained over 800 women (B40 & M40) in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, mindset transformation, and income-generating skills.
• Worked with Women’s Ministries, NGOs, and community organizations on capacity-building initiatives.

Industry Experience

Leadership Roles – CIMB Bank & AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad
• Led Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Product Development
• Managed P&L, budgeting, and operational strategies
• Overseeing Insurance, Credit Recovery, Risk Assessment, and Customer Solutions
• Led high-performing teams across core business functions

Business & Financial Consultant
• Provides advisory in financial management, risk mitigation, business expansion, and operational optimization.
• Works with SMEs, start-ups, and corporate organizations on strategic growth projects.

Industries Trained & Consulted

• Banking & Financial Services
• Insurance & Risk Management
• Education & Training
• Telecommunications
• Logistics & Transportation
• Manufacturing & Engineering
• Retail, Services & SMEs
• Government, NGOs & Community Organizations

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“Good training, interactive course and knowledgable instructor.” CTRM Aero Composite, Noraskihin, Engineeer

“A must for all technical personnel.  Very useful and helped me a lot in making effective reports!” Astro Broadcast Corporation.

“Fantastic course, well supported by in class exercises. Well worth attending!” Anita, Human Resources Director, DHL Asia Pacific Information Service, Cyberjaya

“Very useful course – hopefully it will teach me not to be so wordy. Course very well given considering the fairly dry subject.” Fadzil Osman, Petronas.

“I was very impressed with the overall session. I have learnt new skills and I am confident what I have learnt today can be transferred into good report writing.” Mahavedran, Senior Engineer, ASTRO

 "I am very happy with the outcome and will recommend to my other colleagues.”– Goh, Business Analyst, GfK Retail and Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd
 

“From this course, the most valuable lesson for me was have a grasp of the correct method of writing a proper report. This is a recommendable program at attend. Thanks a lot.”– TC, Foo, Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad.

“I felt unhappy with the quality of my proposal. During the training, I learned about the whole methodology and practical way of doing proposal. I love to know about how in making good drafting business with impact. I felt so satisfied and learnt tremendously a lot after undergoing this program. Dr Barrak is an excellent trainer” – Hasmafatiha Harun, Sirim Berhad

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