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SKILL 16

Write Proficiently

Your writing ability is critical for practical reasons as well as the impression it sends. Practically it ensures good communication, prevents errors, ensures accurate records, and builds relationships with those internal and external to an organization. Your writing ability also sends an impression of your total value to the company. True or not, good writers are viewed as credible, intelligent, courteous, and confident. All of this adds up to your ability to be more influential. To achieve this, your written communication must be clear, accurate, and organized around a purpose. You should proof everything prior to ...

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