Chapter 4: Concise
Learning Objectives
By the end of the chapter, you will be able to:
- Explain why it is important to be concise
- Describe why being concise is not only about being brief
- Identify extraneous information and explain strategies for shortening the message without losing critical information
- Apply several techniques for reducing wordiness at the sentence level
You also will learn message design strategies for:
- Preparing executive summaries
- Taking meeting minutes
