Question

Informational Report for Business Communications:

How can I write an informational report for my company’s sales team?

I am the Executive Director for Public Relations at Ilene Wright Roller Blades Inc.

My report is being requested due to a specific business luncheon with investors from the United Arab Emirates and Japan.

Please give information (a paragraph for each) to the representatives of this company.

I need to Inform them and not give them directives, my report is fact-based information only.

The representatives of the company will use the information to determine their behaviors.

Report formatting

• Greeting

• Social Distance (COVID-19 not to be used)

• Customs/Etiquette (not referencing foods the guests prefer)

• Specific Business or Workplace cultural information that would help in the meeting.

Answer 1

• Greeting - A formal handshake which was the foundation or the beginning of an interaction has now been forced to be discontined. The individuals are now required to greet each other through non-contact means. Also, the masks to be worn have compelled all to not be completely certain about what the other individual is saying. Many have begun to prefer "Namaste".
  
• Social Distance (COVID-19 not to be used) - It is manditory for all to maintain safe distance from each other under the current crisis. Technology has never been so important ever, It has enabled individuals to work and communicate remotely, through digital means such as Zoom and Google-meet.
  
• Customs/Etiquette (not referencing foods the guests prefer) - The handshake and hugs have become the past. Now, individuals can just wave at to each other or say namaste. However, while doing so, safe distance to be maintained and ensure masks are worn everytime. Further, it is advisable that one must not cough, sneeze or spit in public. And, these actions must be avoided in totality.
  
• Specific Business or Workplace cultural information that would help in the meeting. - Workplace has become virtual. Zoom and Google meets are being used extensively for conducting meetings and trainings. Further, employees are suggested to work online how much ever possible and minimize leaving house.