17 More Survival Techniques for the Novice Memo Writer  Avoid remarks that may cause strong feelings.
{"Image DocumentName": "More Survival Techniques for the Novice Memo Writer", "Image ImageDescription": "Avoid remarks that may cause strong feelings. Avoid embarrassing. Present each situation in the best possible light. Keep your ears open. When you\u2019re new, find a comfortable, helpful, experienced co-worker to act as your mentor. Until you are experienced, don\u2019t send any memo that your supervisor has not seen before its dispatch. Even after you have experience, give your supervisor the opportunity to approve - or at least to be informed about - your actions or recommendations whenever the topic is potentially sensitive. The higher in the hierarchy the source of a directive to you is, the higher the priority for the work, and the sooner the deadline for your memo. (See Supplementary Reading for details) Source: Neman, B., & Smythe, S. (1992). Writing effectively in business. New York: HarperCollins.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}