ReadingPost-readingFurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-reading美Abusiness memowould be suitableforconveying the followingChanges to personnel, including team additions, departures, and role changesUpdates onupcoming events,suchasmeetingsorcompanygatheringsShiftsineverydayoperationsorworkflowsYou canusememosto addressbusinesschallenges and announcesolutions.Unlike business proposals or business cases, the purpose of a business memois not to gain approval for a proposed solution; the solution presented in a memoshould already be approved. The purpose of the memo is to announce that it istime to implement a solution and to provide instructions, if necessary, on how todo so. Memos are best suited for addressing a single issue or change at a time
Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Pre-reading reading Reading Reading Post Post-reading reading Further Reading Further Reading A business memo would be suitable for conveying the following: ⚫ Changes to personnel, including team additions, departures, and role changes ⚫ Updates on upcoming events, such as meetings or company gatherings ⚫ Shifts in everyday operations or workflows You can use memos to address business challenges and announce solutions. Unlike business proposals or business cases, the purpose of a business memo is not to gain approval for a proposed solution; the solution presented in a memo should already be approved. The purpose of the memo is to announce that it is time to implement a solution and to provide instructions, if necessary, on how to do so. Memos are best suited for addressing a single issue or change at a time
ReadingPost-readingFurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-readingWhatbusinessmemoslookliketodayThe Jerry Maguire days of printing out and hand-delivering memos tocolleagues are fading fast into the distance.Today, most memos areelectronically distributed, shared instantly via email, project managementplatforms, or text. Even the term “memo” itself is slowly becoming a bit outdated.A company-wide announcement, for example, might be shared on a Slackchannel.OryourITteamcanshareupdatesviathecompany intranet内联网acomputernetworkthatisprivate to a company,universityetc.butisconnectedto andusesthe same software as the Internet
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading What business memos look like today The Jerry Maguire days of printing out and hand-delivering memos to colleagues are fading fast into the distance. Today, most memos are electronically distributed, shared instantly via email, project management platforms, or text. Even the term “memo” itself is slowly becoming a bit outdated. A company-wide announcement, for example, might be shared on a Slack channel. Or your IT team can share updates via the company intranet. 内联网 a computer network that is private to a company, university, etc. but is connected to and uses the same software as the Internet
ReadingPost-readingFurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-readingHowever, while the methods by which you may send your memo differ from pastnorms, the purpose-and formatting-of a business memo have remained largelythe same over the years.How to format a business memoThe purpose of using a business memo to convey a message is to be conciseand efficient.Therefore,the formatting of your memo should make the document aseasy to read and navigate as possible.找到正确方法（对付困难或复杂的情况）tofindtherightwaytodeal withadifficultorcomplicatedsituation
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading However, while the methods by which you may send your memo differ from past norms, the purpose—and formatting—of a business memo have remained largely the same over the years. How to format a business memo The purpose of using a business memo to convey a message is to be concise and efficient. Therefore, the formatting of your memo should make the document as easy to read and navigate as possible. 找到正确方法（对付困难或复杂的情 况）to find the right way to deal with a difficult or complicated situation
ReadingPost-readingFurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-reading美While specific formatting details, such as colors and font, will depend onyour organization's internal guidelines, all memos should clarify the followinginformation inthe header (at thetop ofthe document):Date:The date on which you send the memo to its intended audienceTo: The name and/or title of the individual(s) or team(s) to whom yourmemo is primarily addressedCc (Optional): The name or title of anyone else who will receive a copy, ifapplicableFrom: Your name; usually, this is accompanied by your handwritten initialsand possibly your job titleSubject: A phrase that sums up the memo's content; think of this as aninformal titleforyourmemo
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading While specific formatting details, such as colors and font, will depend on your organization’s internal guidelines, all memos should clarify the following information in the header (at the top of the document): Date: The date on which you send the memo to its intended audience To: The name and/or title of the individual(s) or team(s) to whom your memo is primarily addressed CC (Optional): The name or title of anyone else who will receive a copy, if applicable From: Your name; usually, this is accompanied by your handwritten initials and possibly your job title Subject: A phrase that sums up the memo’s content; think of this as an informal title for your memo