On Getting to The Point

Here's a mantra: speak clearly, write well, and be polite. So why do so many people forget those things the minute they arrive at work? This collection of short essays is a reminder of how things should be, how we need to get to the point in e-mail and memos, and how we can be both pointed and polite when it comes to business etiquette. If you've ever wondered. . . Why most PowerPoint slides suck and how to fix them How to get to the point when speaking and writing Why ALL-CAPS E-MAILs are a no-no Why some politicians get communications and some don't How to avoid "the blob" when presenting This book is for you.