"Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it, and above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light."
Joesph Pulitzer
Pulitzer was no doubt talking about literature but these recommendations apply to business writing as well.
We don't need Pulitzer Prize level writing in business but we do need people who can put clear, concise sentences down on a page.
What writing skills grade would you give to those you work with including those above you, your peers and subordinates? If low, do you see it as a problem?
We don't need Pulitzer Prize level writing in business but we do need people who can put clear, concise sentences down on a page.
What writing skills grade would you give to those you work with including those above you, your peers and subordinates? If low, do you see it as a problem?
I've noticed that the ability write has declined in college graduates. They have their degree, they can present themselves verbally but just cannot put clear thoughts down on paper.
ReplyDeleteC- to those below me (mostly early 20's) C to B for my peers (mid 30's) and a B for senior management (mostly 50+.)
ReplyDeleteSomewhere schools stopped teaching writing and otherwise intelligent people are coming into business with little or no ability to express themselves in writing.