Chapter 13
Writing for the Workplace: Managing Up, Down and Sideways
IN THIS CHAPTER
Communicating with supervisors and subordinates
Writing strategic messages that benefit relationships
Delivering bad news, good news, inspiration and criticism
Managing teams without authority
Success depends on how you interact with the people you work with. Do you disagree? Consider that your long-range career prospects, in no particular order, probably include:
- Working inside various organizations for managers and as a manager
- Acting as a consultant, freelancer, professional specialist or other independent
- Creating your own enterprise that may employ others you must lead
In fact, you may at times function in all of these capacities at once. In all roles you may often be part of a team. You regularly depend on collaborators, partners and various specialists to help you accomplish your goals. Decision-makers increasingly recognize this fact and look for people skills in their job candidates and consultants. Good communication is the most tangible people skill, and thus an upfront priority for relating ...
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