Write every business correspondence with speed‎,‎ precision‎,‎ and power 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.‎ Manager‎'‎s Guide to Business Writing‎,‎ 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.‎ Manager‎'‎s Guide to Business Writing teaches you how to‎:‎ Know your audience and your purpose before you start writing Engage readers‎'‎ curiosity from the first sentence Compose instructions that are easy to understand and follow Write effectively on social media platforms and blogs Master the foundations of effective writing‎-‎-grammar‎,‎ sentence structure‎,‎ spelling‎,‎ and style Briefcase Books‎,‎ 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:‎ ‎- Clear definitions of key terms and concepts ‎- Tactics and strategies for applying writing skills to management issues ‎- Tricks of the trade for crafting clear and effective documents ‎- Examples of successful business writing ‎- Cautions for when things can go wrong in composing memos‎,‎ e‎-mails‎,‎ and reports ‎- Practical advice for avoiding common errors ‎- Specific procedures for planning and executing your writing on the job