Writing

Ensure people respond to emails

September 27, 2017
No doubt it’s frustrating when people won’t return your emails. Follow these tips to garner a response without damaging the work relationship.

Make your writing super clear

September 27, 2017
Ensure that you have put forth polished, professional writing by asking yourself these questions before you share it with others.

Use email to network

September 27, 2017
Connecting with complete strangers can be uncomfortable for shy people, but email can be a great option if you feel too awkward to introduce yourself in person. Follow these tips.

Words, Words, Words: October ’17

September 27, 2017
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.

Simplify with content templates

August 23, 2017
Your organization is generating a ton of content, ranging from staff and product descriptions and marketing copy to blogs and larger assets—and many stakeholders are involved. To ensure consistency, create content templates.

Words, Words, Words: September ’17

August 23, 2017
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.

You’d better T.H.I.N.K.

August 23, 2017
While you may be able to get away with it in your personal life, disrespectful, offensive language has no place at work. Before you write or speak, T.H.I.N.K.

Improve your proofreading

August 15, 2017
No matter how busy or rushed you are, you should never forgo proofing your message. Before you share that document, email or other content, follow these proofreading hacks.

Do you use these phrases correctly?

August 14, 2017
Here at Communication Briefings, we often discourage you from using the latest buzzwords and jargon because they cause confusion and misunderstandings. That said, if you are going to use them, at least, make sure you are using them correctly.

Words, Words, Words: August ’17

August 12, 2017
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.