Business Writing Skills - Why Your Matter

They are often surprised when I hear people talk about "communication skills" and "writing skills", as two separate attributes. Writing is a skill of communication, and an important part of any communication skillset. Good writing skills are important for people at all levels in business, but perhaps more than others for managers.

The average executive spends several hours (now very expensive!) Every day letters, reading notes, e-mail and written reports by the managers. Many of these executives are frustrated by how much of their time is wasted because the materials are so poorly written must be interpreted before they can absorb information. In most cases, simply do not make the effort, so you do not receive the information, nor will they be well disposed towards the writer. If your are one of those messages will also impact negatively on you and not do much for your career.

I have met many managers who spend too much time writing, because it is difficult for them to find the right words to express their messages effectively. Most operators complain lack of time, and if they are spending an enormous amount of casting it on words for their posts are certainly adding to the problem.

Since time is money, the problem of writing directly contributes to the great, and largely not recognized, the financial cost of poor communication in the workplace.

Here's another reason to write well. Let's say you have a great idea that you want to submit to the leadership. Maybe it's a better way to handle a given task or process, or something completely new, that would be good for the company. The best way to get your idea would be to first send a written message to introduce the idea, the message would also offer to make a detailed presentation on the subject. Believe it or not, many ideas die unheard, because people who have them can not express ideas in writing, at this early stage. Do not let this happen to you.

If your writing skills are excellent, can help you position yourself for success in your career. On the other hand, if you can not write effectively, able to hold your career or hurt your reputation. All in all, I strongly believe managers must develop and hone their writing skills, in the interests of both current and future job performance job prospects .......