Minutes The minutes of a meeting are the record of the discussions/decisions therein. They have an official status; they are useful in law, and in some cases required by law to be written. Minutes are final when they are approved by the members of the group to which they relate, generally in the next […]
Agenda-Features and Importance
Agenda Agenda is a document that outlines the contents of a forthcoming meeting.It is usually sent along with the notice of the meeting. It comes from the Latin word “agendum” (singular) which means ‘a thing to be done.’ It is the route map of the meeting. The specimen notices above already contain a hint of […]
Notices-Definition and Essential Elements
Notices The statement that contains the particulars of holding a meeting is known as notice. It is one kind of request to the members for attending the meeting.The date,time,place and agenda are informed through the notice.It may be oral or written. Definition A notice is formal written or formal information, notification or warning about […]
Memorandum-Definition,Components,Conditions of Good Memo,Advantages,Format,Types
Memorandum Definition A message or other information in writing sent by one person or department to another in the same business organization. Memo or memorandum is primarily a written message exchanged by employees in conduct of their work.Thus memorandum is a letter which goes within a organization. Memo is a short form of Memorandum.The term is derived from a Latin […]
Cover letter/Job Application Letter
Cover letter The resume is a condensed version of the story of your professional life. It can’t, and shouldn’t, contain details about your work history,those go into the cover letter you send along with your resume to an employer. Purpose The résumé cover letter (sometimes called a job application letter) gives you an opportunity to […]
Resume-Purpose,Types,Preparing,Difference between Resume and C.V. (How to prepare Resume)
Resume Purpose A resume is a self-marketing tool. It is designed with one purpose in mind – to “sell” your skills, knowledge, and experience to an employer so that he/she will invite you for an interview. An effective resume speaks to the employer’s needs and requirements and demonstrates a match between what you have […]
Public Speaking – Meaning and Basic Principles
Public Speaking – Meaning and Basic Principles Public speaking (sometimes termed oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a presentation (a speech) focused around an individual directly speaking to a live audience in a structured, deliberate manner in order to inform, influence, or entertain them. Public speaking is commonly understood as the formal, face-to-face talking of a single person to […]
Public Speaking
Public Speaking Public speaking (sometimes termed oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a presentation (a speech) focused around an individual directly speaking to a live audience in a structured, deliberate manner in order to inform, influence, or entertain them. Public speaking is commonly understood as the formal, face-to-face talking of a single person to a group of listeners. Public […]
Executive Summary of Documents
Executive Summary of Documents An executive summary is a brief section at the beginning of a long report, article, recommendation, or proposal that summarizes the document. An executive summary, or management summary, is a short document or section of a document, produced for business purposes, that summarizes a longer report or proposal or a group of related reports […]
Report Writing-Characteristics,Structure and Types (How to write report?)
Report Writing Reports are vital to the communicative needs of all types of organizations.They contribute to the decision making process at all organizational levels.Scientists,executives and professionals before they proceed further with their investigations,examine the existing reports in a specific area. Hence writing report is a flexible teaching-learning-practicing tool specially designed to help students and […]