In an earlier Words on the Line post, I noted why meeting summaries are so challenging to many employees who need to write them. For this reason, I provide a template to jumpstart the composition process. Keep in mind that this template works well for the results-driven business world better than it does for the process-driven government style, which uses the Robert's Rules of Order.
Notes on effective writing at work, school, and home by Philip Vassallo, Ed.D.
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READER QUESTION Which of the following sentences is correct? The contract was signed by Lee, Sam, and me . The contract was ...