Congratulations, you have successfully registered for BRIEF 102, a course to introduce the basics of BRIEF methodology. In this resource page, you’ll find
• BRIEF Tools
• Recommend “Just Saying” podcast episodes
• Course Certificate
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Client Services Team.
Congratulations, you have successfully registered for BRIEF 102, a course to introduce the basics of BRIEF methodology. In this resource page, you’ll find
• Tools to Download
• Recommend “Just Saying” podcast episodes
• Course Certificate
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Client Services Team.
Pre-course
BRIEF Tools
BRIEF Map®
Visual mapping tool to organize information clearly and concisely.
BRIEF D.R.A.F.T. Card®
Worksheet to determine how to communicate with a specific audience.
Lincoln Letter
This letter from Abraham Lincoln, written in 1851.
TOWER Infographic
A distinctive methodology to develop consistently clear writing.
Dear Rita Email
Email highlights poor communication in a workplace setting.
Active vs. Passive Voice
Benefits of writing in active voice for clarity and accountability.
Course Certificate
Course Certificate
Just Saying Podcast
Hosted by Joe McCormack
This podcast can help you become an effective and efficient communicator in an age of information overload. Enjoy (just saying)!
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Ep. 244
Some people approach any writing assignment with trepidation and apprehension. Can I get my point across? Will I be able to say it the right way? What can I do if I’m not sure of my ability to convey my thoughts? On the other extreme, some people dive right into writing assignments are fearlessly, filled with inflated confidence and little concern. In this episode, I talk to both people and give some advice for them to keep in mind when writing.
EP. 304
Wanting to be clear and concise, doesn’t mean that you are. As you listen to advice on how to become an intentional communicator, you may wonder how to assess your skills. In this week’s episode, I unveil a free BRIEF Communication Assessment to gauge your strengths and weaknesses in four important categories. To take the short survey, please go here
EP. 206
Do you ever think why people hate getting e-mails and delete them so quickly? In this multi-part series, I get to the root of writing e-mails that are easy to open, read and respond to in a timely manner.
EP. 207
E-mails can be incredibly beneficial or simply a brutal part of our day. In this multi-part series, I discuss the value of stepping away and editing with a more critical eye before hitting send.
EP. 251
All writers need encouragement. Recently, I discovered Elmore Leonard’s 10 rules of writing. Upon further investigation, I found and decided to share some fun and insightful writing tips from a variety of writers like George Orwell, E.B. White and even a social activist nun.
https://www.writingclasses.com/toolbox/tips-masters/elmore-leonard-10-rules-for-good-writing
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