Professional Memo

Memos present a useful and important tool in communication within a work place. An effective and well written memo not only effectively disseminates information but also saves company time and money. A basic memo in the stead of a meeting is a thousand times better in communicating a simple policy.

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Professional Memo Example

Professional Office Memo

Professional Meeting Memo Template

Professional Employee Memo

Professional Management Memo

What Is a Professional Memo?

A professional memo is a form of communication tool used in business or workplace setting as a way to provide information about directives or project updates regarding the business. Professional memos are short but concise and provide for a means of delivering information quickly and straight to the point.

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When Is a Professional Memo Needed?

A professional memo is made to address the following:

• to provide information – The introduction of a new policy or procedure at work is an example where a memo can directly answer. If a policy is complicated, a memo states the key points in the policy.
• announce a decision or course of action – In light of recent issues, a memo may present analysis and solutions and actions made by management or be followed by employees.

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Professional Confidential Memo

Professional Proposal Memo Outline

Professional Student Memo

How to Write a Professional Memo

In writing a professional memo, a clear structure has to be followed.

• Summary – A professional memo, contrary to academic writing, starts with the summary of the topic of the memo. Major points to consider regarding a topic are highlighted, putting the common end of a literary piece at the beginning. This is done since readers to a professional student memo do not often have much time in reading memos in that they just skim through the entire document.
• Background – This part of the memo shows the context of the topic or details surrounding the topic
• Body – The body of a professional memo states the solutions or potential solutions for issues presented by the topic. This is where solutions must be proven and analyzed. Counter arguments are also otherwise presented and answered
• Conclusion – The recommendations and the next steps are then described and outlined. This includes a call to action which gives the reader a sense of obligation.

A professional memo is also written in the active voice rather than passive to get positive action from the reader.

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