Key Principles of the Brevity Standard:
Be Concise: Deliver your message in as few words as possible. Limit emails to three paragraphs and use bullet points for clarity. Anything longer should be broken out into individual ClickUp tasks.
Be Clear: Avoid jargon and technical terms. Structure your communication logically and prioritize key information. Lengthy details can consume valuable time that could be better spent on action or decision-making.
Be Considerate: End communications once the essential points are covered. Use visuals instead of text when they can save time and increase understanding. People tend to lose interest and disengage when faced with prolonged explanations, particularly if the additional information isn’t directly relevant to their needs or interests.
Be Gone: Edit your messages to remove redundancy and non-essential information. Be direct and to the point. Lengthy details can consume valuable time that could be better spent on action or decision-making.
Application Across Communications:
Emails: Use concise subject lines and bullet points. Keep the content to the necessary minimum.
Meetings: Stick to the agenda with specified start and end times. Prepare and share agendas in advance.
Presentations: Limit to key information and use visuals effectively to complement spoken or written content.
Expectations and Compliance:
Adherence to this standard is expected in all professional interactions, both internal and external. Training resources and sessions on effective communication will be available to ensure everyone is equipped to succeed under this new standard.
