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Kursinhalt
Introduction
How to Write an Effective Memo
Permanent availability has led to a permanent flow of information. Where we stuck post-it stickers to someone's monitor or keyboard, or dropped a hand written note on someone's table in the past, we now send short text messages (SMS) or emails. In this chapter we will have a look at how we can create quick and efficient memos.
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How Would You Like to Sound? – British or American English?
Does it matter to learn 'Oxford English' or 'American English'? - What influence do accents have on acceptance and appreciation in business and private situations? - We take a closer look on the impact and work on the best strategy.
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Personality Assessment Tests
Personality Assessment Tests have become very common in recruiting. We have a look at both sides of it, for the interviewee and the interviewer.
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English for Business Executives
Lektion

It all begins with the purpose of your memo. Think about what you want to achieve with it. Simply said: the easier the answer, the more specific your request.

Don’t let yourself get carried away with too many details and the pro and con of it when you write it. Keep the message concise and clear. 

Post-it stickers are of course emotional. But other than for these better refrain from becoming emotional, simply because it affects straight forward results. Make sure that everyone understands what you expect. And this automatically means as well: choose your group of recipients wisely. Better write two memos, if your expectations differ when it comes to certain people within the group.

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