Manager's Guide To Business Writing 2/E (Briefcase Books Series)

Manager's Guide To Business Writing 2/E (Briefcase Books Series)

<p><b>Write every business correspondence with speed, precision, and power</b></p> <p>The number one prerequisite for effective management is effective communication―and writing is a critical part of it. Simply put, whether it’s a quick e-mail or a 20-page report, your writing is a reflection of you―and people will make judgments accordingly.</p> <p><i>Manager’s Guide to Business Writing</i>, Second Edition, provides everything you need to give colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders the most information accurately and quickly. Learn how to express yourself as a serious professional by writing everything with clarity, quality, and decisiveness.</p> <p><i>Manager’s Guide to Business Writing</i> teaches you how to:<ul> <li>Know your audience and your purpose before you start writing <li>Engage readers’ curiosity from the first sentence <li>Compose instructions that are easy to understand and follow <li>Write effectively on social media platforms and blogs <li>Master the foundations of effective writing―grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and style</ul> <p><b>Briefcase Books</b>, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative features to help you navigate each page:</p> <p>- Clear definitions of key terms and concepts<br> - Tactics and strategies for applying writing skills to management issues<br> - Tricks of the trade for crafting clear and effective documents<br> - Examples of successful business writing<br> - Cautions for when things can go wrong in composing memos, e-mails, and reports<br> - Practical advice for avoiding common errors<br> - Specific procedures for planning and executing your writing on the job</p>