The crucial information is at the top of the page. If you want to know more, read a paragraph or two. But there are no second pages. All our memos, minutes, letters, reports, even market surveys, are restricted to a single page. This has not only reduced unnecessary paperwork, but has also helped us avoid meetings that were often needed to clarify ambiguous memos. Concision is worth the investment. The longer the message, the greater the chance of misinterpretation.
ritz replies...
Itâ??s rarely the need for more information on confusing subjects. Itâ??s the need for clearer and more purposeful information. Taking an extra 15 minutes to rewrite a simple and straightforward email or memo will focus a lot of time and energy on getting what you want done, done.