The Government Manager's Guide to Plain Language

The ability to write well correlates highly with the ability to think well—to analyze information, weigh alternatives, and make decisions. Government managers must make instructions and policies clear to employees, give effective presentations, and communicate effectively with the public. In addition, government managers must model clear, effective writing for their staffs. A comprehensive chapter on using social media effectively and appropriately is included.

Judith Gillespie Myers, PhD, has taught writing skills to thousands of government employees. Her publications include Essentials of School Management, Banishing Bureaucratese: Using Plain Language in Government Writing, Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by- Step Guide, and How to Select and Use Learning Tools. Dr. Myers received her doctorate from American University in Washington, D.C.