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December 07, 2004

TIP #14 Learn to Write

There's an interesting article today in the New York Times, What Corporate America Can't Build: A Sentence.

When I first began my career twenty-something years ago, writing skills didn't matter as much. Now with email as the primary communication method, they're critical. Poorly written emails cause more than confusion. They cause unnecessary irritation and misdirected efforts.

Want to be winning at working? Learn to write well. Make your written communications simple, concise and clear.

In today's business world with reliance on email, writing is a critical performance skill. Honing your writing skills will help you differentiate your performance and your results.

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Posted by Nan Russell at December 7, 2004 09:31 AM