Work messages
How can you write a brief, clear work message?
Find the focus, make your work clear.
Find a method for your next update. Make the facts, judgments and next steps clear.
Written updates
14 topics
Email update
How can an email preserve the evidence people need?
One-page report
How can one page explain the overall situation?
Project proposal
How can a proposal explain why a project matters?
Performance review
How can you explain results and your contribution?
Inspection update
How can you explain the priorities for corrective action?
Daily update
How can a daily update distinguish actions from results?
Monthly report
How can a monthly report compare goals with actual results?
Quarterly review
How can you review the results of a completed stage?
Annual report
How can an annual report connect review and planning?
Word documents
How can you structure a readable Word document?
Excel worksheets
How can an Excel worksheet support a clear update?
Slide design
How can you organize a slide deck around the main point?
Slide delivery
How can slide titles communicate a conclusion?