It is important to create messages that are concise and easy to understand. Often in organizations, we receive messages that are vague or open to interpretation. Effective communication requires us to be concise as well as provide enough information to ensure everyone knows what is expected.

Rewrite the messages below as concise messages.

Original Message #1

The presentation is due tomorrow. We need the boardroom set up with visual aid equipment. We will have a whole department there and it is important that food and beverages be there as well. Try to order donuts, coffee, and tea for the presentation. The boardroom will need to be set up like a u-shape.

Original Message #2

The CEO is on holidays starting tomorrow (Friday) and coming back a week from tomorrow. Anyone needing the CEO, should come to me, his executive assistant. Do not call the CEO by cell and dont email the CEO either. The CEO is on a much needed vacation. Bring everything you need to me and I can give it to the people he left in charge in each department. Come to me if you have questions but remember I go on lunch from 12 -1 so dont ask me anything during that hour.

Original Message #3

The plane, which was carrying passengers on flight 148 was cancelled because there was a storm. The problem is we put you on a new plane but your luggage didnt make it. It was left on the plane that was cancelled and as result, you wont get your luggage when you land. When we land you will be met by an airline rep and you will be given a voucher that can be used in the airport to buy some new clothes. We feel really bad, sorry.