Help with Writing Objectives (Beyond SMART)
Writing effective goals or objectives is arguably the most important first step in helping an organisation or department be successful. But first, let’s do a quick review. Well-defined goals …
Business Writing
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By Andy Eklund
Only ONE Space After a Period
Just as I was starting to write this post, I came across an article providing the definitive answer to whether or not I should use one or two spaces after
What Makes a Good Communicator Good?
At a client workshop in Seoul (see picture right, many moons ago), I had 14 mid-level managers who were part of a Top Talent group of excellence. Of the six
Good Rules of Business Writing
Good rules of business writing stick around, no matter the topic, no matter the channel. But are they still good, many years later, especially when there’s a new generation of
Overused Buzzwords and Psychobabble
My dear friend Suzanne originally sent this link several years ago (2010?) of overused buzzwords and psychobabble, gathered from an analysis of press releases archived on PRWeb. If we need to define
How To Write Good
When I taught a class in public relations at Columbia College in Chicago, a fellow teacher shared with me Frank Visco’s original list of tips for good writing, entitled How
You Use Your Creativity Every Day
Many people believe the only time they use their creative thinking skills at work is during a brainstorm. In reality, you use your creativity every day – frequently so, often