Writer's Remorse

by Frank Roche on September 25, 2008

in Communication

Here’s what I know about doing HR communication: The closer you get to deadline, the more edits people have. It’s what I call Writer’s Remorse. Here’s what else I know: Those last-second edits rarely add anything to the quality of the communication.

Folks, communication isn’t about single words on a page or just one more PowerPoint slide. Great communication is about creating pictures in peoples’ heads. All the rest is clutter.

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Ron Ulrici September 25, 2008 at 11:19 am

Amen, Brother Frank!

The one most important thing about great leaders is their ability to share their vision (transport that picture from their head to your head). It moves mountains.

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John Windsor September 25, 2008 at 11:33 am

Brilliant.

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Frank September 25, 2008 at 12:11 pm

Thanks, John. Sometimes simple is best. It works in soccer…why not with communication?

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Frank September 25, 2008 at 12:11 pm

Ron, so true. I keep that in mind with all the communication I create for clients…it's about the picture, not the little words.

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Strahan September 26, 2008 at 8:59 am

Solid.

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