Business writers should consider the tone of their message, whether they are writing a memo, letter, report, or any type of business document. Tone is present in all communication activities. Ultimately, the tone of
a message is a reflection of the writer and it does affect how the reader will perceive the message. Presentation on theme: "Chapter 5 Creating Effective Business Messages"— Presentation transcript: 1 Chapter 5 Creating Effective Business Messages
2 Learning Objectives Learning Objective 5.1: Explain the goals of effective business messages and the process for creating them. Learning Objective 5.2: Identify the needs of your audience in the AIM planning process Learning Objective 5.3: Gather the right information and refine business ideas in the AIM planning process. Learning
Objective 5.4: Develop your primary message and key points in the AIM planning process. Learning Objective 5.5: Explain and apply positive and other- oriented tone in business messages. LO5.1 Explain the goals of effective business messages and the process for creating them. LO5.2 Identify the needs of your audience in the AIM planning process. LO5.3 Gather the right information and refine business ideas in the AIM planning process. LO5.4
Develop your primary message and key points in the AIM planning process. LO5.5 Explain and apply positive and other-oriented tone in business messages. 3 Chapter Overview Goals of effective business messages
4 The Process for Creating Business Messages (1 of 3)
5 The Process for Creating Business Messages (2 of 3) 6 Figure 5.1 Stages and Goals of Effective Message Creation
7 The Process for Creating Business Messages (3 of 3) 8 Jump to Appendix 2 Long Image Description 9 The AIM Planning Process for Business
Messages 10 Audience Analysis (1 of 2)
11 Audience Analysis (2 of 2)
12 Identifying Reader Benefits and Constraints
13 Considering Reader Values and Priorities
14 Estimating Your Credibility 15 Gaining Credibility Set up a time to talk with your boss. Ask your boss if you can take on any higher- responsibility projects. Make sure you fit in with the corporate culture in terms of professional dress and communication style. Attend
a lot of meetings to get to know as many colleagues as possible. Create a professional blog about a niche area. To break out of a reputation as an inexperienced newcomer, consider the following options: Set up a time to talk with your boss. Explain your growth in various areas and ask for ideas about improving your professional reputation. Ask your boss if you can take on any higher-responsibility projects. Make sure you fit in with the
corporate culture in terms of professional dress and communication style. Attend a lot of meetings to get to know as many colleagues as possible. Participate appropriately. Create a professional blog about a niche area. 16
Idea Development (1 of 2) Developing great business ideas 17 Idea Development (2 of 2) Identifying the Business Problem(s)
18 Analyzing the Business Problem(s) (1 of 2)
19 Analyzing the Business Problem(s) (2 of 2) 20 Clarifying Objectives: Message Structuring (1 of 2)
21 Clarifying Objectives: Message Structuring (2 of 2)
22 Setting Up the Message Framework 23 Jump to Appendix 4 Long Image Description 24 Jump to Appendix 5 Long Image Description
25 Logical Inconsistencies
26 Setting the Tone of the Message
27 Make Your Message More Positive 28 Concern for Others Avoid relying too heavily on the I-Voice. Respect the time and autonomy of your readers. Give credit to others. In every facet of business communication, focusing on others is important. It is a basic component of your credibility (caring). In content and form, your message should show that you have the interests of your audience in mind. The following
guidelines will help you demonstrate concern for others (also referred to as other-oriented language in some parts of the book): Avoid relying too heavily on the I-voice. Respect the time and autonomy of your readers. Give credit to others. 29
Sending the Right Meta Messages (1 of 2)
30 Sending the Right Meta Messages (2 of 2) 31 Chapter Takeaways Goals of effective business messages 32
Business Communication Chapter 5 When framing the primary message authors of a business message should complete what?When framing the primary message, authors of a business message should complete which of the following? compose a brief message statement.
What are the three primary steps involved in preparing a business message?planning, writing, and completing.
How do you structure a business message?Introduction: The introductory paragraph of the letter introduces the purpose of the correspondence to the recipient. Body: The body paragraph or paragraphs provide details about the letter's subject or purpose. Closing statement: The closing paragraph of the letter summarizes and concludes the message.
What is the primary purpose of a business message?The primary purposes for sending business messages are typically to inform and to persuade. and visual cues, as well as allow the sender to tailor the message to the audience.
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