Write a Communiqué

Elements:

·      Goal: To communicate a clear, concise message.

·      Use: Routine communications (note: not special business circumstances).

o   Disseminational: Informational (e.g., briefing).

o   Requests: Asking for information or action (e.g., legal pleadings).

o   Imperative: Commands to take action (e.g., management documents).

o   Good/Bad News: Use coded phrasing (e.g. college acceptances/rejections).

o   Follow-Up: Use goodwill (e.g., interview thank you letter).

·      Tone: Professional.

·      Coded Phrasing: Phrases with specific meaning (e.g. “We are sorry to inform you…”).

·      Goodwill: Make the suggested actions appealing to the reader by offering alternatives and/or incentives.

Sections:

·      Opening: Include the purpose of the document, and any actions the reader should take.

·      Body: Include specific details; be more specific as the document progresses.

·      Closing: Include thanks, an invitation for feedback, and a restatement of any actions the reader should take.

Example: 

References: 

Kranc, Stan H. "Communiqués." Prezi. Web. 3 May 2015. <https://prezi.com/7ghm-gpp9ujm/communiques/>.