Bad Writing Is Destroying Your Company’s Productivity

Harvard Business Review (09/06/2016)
  • Most corporate employees (81%) believe that deciphering poorly written (ie longwinded, unclear, jargon-filled) material wastes time.
  • Ineffective communication is often top-down, with employees emulating the communication style of management.
  • Concise writing and communication “creates alignment and boosts productivity”.
  • Clearly stating messages upfront allows us to focus more on producing than comprehending.