The author of the linked article calls it the “rule of writing,” writing out your thoughts in a well-developed memo.
Main point: “If you want to clarify your thinking, remember something important, or communicate something clearly, write it down.”
More about it:
- “It clarifies thinking.”
- “It improves understanding, memory, and application.”
- “It improves communication.”
Why it matters:
- “…once you’re ready to share your thoughts with others, you’re setting the stage for a high-quality discussion, leading to better work moving forward..”
- I too like to write out my thoughts in a memo. I found that it forces me to express myself in a way that doesn’t rely on non-verbal communication, which comprises 70% – 93% of all communication. If forces me to bring out the logic of my thinking.