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Mary Munter is a professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, specializing in managerial communication. She is known for her work on effective business writing and presentation skills, and has authored several influential textbooks in the field.

Known for: Writing for Decision Makers

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Writing for Decision Makers

Writing for Decision Makers

communication·10 min read

This book provides practical guidance on how to write effectively for business and professional audiences, focusing on clarity, conciseness, and persuasive communication. It teaches readers how to tailor their writing to decision makers, emphasizing structure, tone, and purpose in professional documents such as reports, proposals, and executive summaries.

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Understanding Decision Makers and Audience-Centered Communication

Before writing to persuade or inform, you must first understand how decision makers read. They read selectively and strategically, guided by what they need in order to act. In this section, I explore the psychology of professional reading—what captures attention, what loses it, and what accelerates ...

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Defining Purpose and Objectives: The Strategic Foundation

Every successful piece of business writing begins with purpose. Without it, even grammatically perfect sentences fail to persuade. In this section, I guide you through defining clear objectives before drafting. Your purpose determines what to include, what to exclude, and how to structure your argum...

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About Mary Munter

Mary Munter is a professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, specializing in managerial communication. She is known for her work on effective business writing and presentation skills, and has authored several influential textbooks in the field.

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