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Importance Quote by Jilly Cooper

“Although it is the biggest time-waster in office life, you must never underrate the importance of the memo. You will be judged by the volume of your paper work.” quote by Jilly Cooper
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“Although it is the biggest time-waster in office life, you must never underrate the importance of the memo. You will be judged by the volume of your paper work.”

Jilly Cooper

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous, 1993

Memos may seem trivial but they shape perception of competence; volume matters.

In simple terms: Memos affect how work is judged.

Key Takeaway

Take memos seriously.

Themes

workplace communication productivity

Mood

neutral pragmatic

Type

professional advice

When to use this quote

  • office tasks
  • project management
  • team updates

Key Concepts

business writing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure memo quality?
  • When should brevity outweigh volume?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on volume can reduce quality.

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