Strong written and oral communication skills are vital in the business world, and high school and college courses do not always prepare students for what they will find in the real world. If you feel ...

Most entrepreneurs have reached the conclusion that it is always a good idea to commit business-related communications to writing. But is this always the case? When it comes to writing it down, think ...

Writing has become a core part of almost every digital task today. Whether people are sending emails, creating reports, ...

While various technology platforms help us stay connected, there is still one basic tool that holds great power: The written word. Effective written communication can not only provide critical ...

Effective communication produces a meeting of the minds where everyone involved shares the same information. In business, this serves a practical purpose. Communication establishes order and unity, ...

Knowing why you’re writing something sounds so obviously fundamental that most writers don’t even consider it. When’s the last time you paused before composing an email to ask “What is the purpose of ...

Texting or calling: which reigns supreme? While there tends to be a generational divide in this long-held debate, the discussion itself reveals a greater question of whether oral or written ...

We write all the time. We text friends, we email colleagues, we post on social media—we even draft articles (like I am right now). And when we’re writing, the audience can’t see our face, hear our ...

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2022. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. Robin Thieme, CPA/CITP, ...

Time the time required to hone your writing approach to ensure your messages are understood. As a professional writer, I can attest to the fact that clear and compelling written communication—whether ...

Attorneys at all levels are expected to be effective communicators, and written communication is ubiquitous in legal practice. Whether by emailing colleagues, drafting contracts for clients, or ...

Almost everyone can agree communication is important. There is much less agreement about what, exactly, communication is or how best to develop skills in it. Communication today is more multi-modal ...