How to Use AI to Write Better Reports and Proposals at Work

Transform rough ideas into polished, persuasive reports and proposals using AI editors that strengthen your argument.

7 min read26 February 2026

workplace productivity

professional development

communication skills

business proposals

documentation

AI writing assistants help structure arguments logically and identify weak points before you present to leadership

Real-time grammar and style checking ensures professional tone appropriate for your audience

AI generates multiple versions of key sections, letting you compare approaches and choose the most persuasive angle

Asian professionals leveraging AI writing tools report 40% faster completion and higher stakeholder buy-in

Why This Matters

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How to Do It

Prompts to Try

Help me make a business case for [initiative]. Here's our situation and desired outcome: [details]. Draft a proposal section addressing likely objections from [stakeholder type].

I've written a report but it feels unclear. Identify confusing sentences, unnecessary jargon, and wandering paragraphs. Suggest clearer rewrites.

Rewrite this [section] for a [executive level] audience. Match how our leadership usually receives information.

Common Mistakes

Tools That Work for This

Frequently Asked Questions

Not if you personalise it properly. AI-assisted writing is like using spell-checkers: you're using a tool to improve communication. What matters is that content, arguments, and recommendations are accurate and represent your analysis.

For experienced writers, expect 30-40% time savings. For those who find writing challenging, savings can reach 50-60%. The real benefit isn't just speed; it's producing higher-quality output that gets approved faster.

Next Steps

["Start with one upcoming report and use AI to structure and strengthen your argument","Ask a colleague to compare your AI-assisted report with a previous one for quality improvements","Experiment with different AI prompting approaches and track which techniques need the least editing"]

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