Ever feel like your days are spent chasing after co workers and clients in a futile effort to get information from people who’re too busy to respond? It’s a frustrating way to work, and one that too many people are familiar with.
As the administrative support professional for the president of a major telecom company, Elaine Brightharp-Cooper knows this feeling all too well. Between coordinating activities...
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To improve your business writing skills , analyzing your reader is a must. Because business writing is reader-centered writing, your purpose and tone should fit those who’ll be reading your documents.
The article “ Audience Analysis: Building Information About Your Readers ,” from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, says, “Depending on the purpose and needs of your documents, you may perform...
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In professional writing, tone is as essential as content. Because how you approach a topic impacts the reader, maintaining an appropriate and professional tone in writing is vital. Dana Driscoll , author of “ Tone in Business Writing ,” says, “The tone of a message is a reflection of the writer and it does affect how the reader will perceive the message.” The article asks writers to develop the...
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Just as a gas crisis can help us learn better driving habits and ways to save gas, a down economy can be a perfect time to hone writing skills.
While many companies cut training budgets in a poor economy, that doesn’t mean
that you should neglect your own training. In fact, honing your skills, in addition to enhancing your value to an organization, can demonstrate your commitment
to self-improvement...
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