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Challenges facing Not-for-Profit Boards of Directors - By The Osborne Group

A quote attributed to Winston Churchill in “The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill” compiled by Dominique Enright offers one of the best rules for Clear Writing - “Short words are best and the old words when short are best of all.”

When writing any type of business report, memo, or communication, it’s best to remember:

Short and familiar words - limit jargon, technical terms and acronyms
Short sentences – a good average to keep in mind is 15-18 words
Short paragraphs – focus on the important idea with logical links between thoughts

The Osborne Group Principal Janet Carnegie offers Clear Language training to help those who want to write more clearly and connect effectively with any audience.

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