Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Dividing an audience into distinct groups based on characteristics to tailor communication strategies effectively.

Audience-centered writing tailors content, tone, and structure to meet the specific needs and expectations of the intended readers.

A concise, formal document summarizing key information and recommendations for decision-makers.

Tailoring the tone, detail, and structure of executive memos to meet the expectations of different leadership levels.

A short overview highlighting the main points of a longer report or document for quick understanding.

The skill of concisely presenting key information and recommendations in an executive summary for maximum clarity and impact.

Organizing concise summaries to highlight key points and recommendations effectively.

The skill of condensing comprehensive reports into concise summaries that highlight key points for quick understanding by decision-makers.

A writing process involving repeated revisions and refinements to improve clarity and effectiveness.

A process of providing repeated feedback and revisions to improve communication or negotiation outcomes over time.

A cyclical approach to improving work by repeatedly reviewing and incorporating feedback until desired quality is achieved.

Developing policy documents through repeated cycles of drafting, feedback, and revision to improve clarity and effectiveness.

Jargon simplification involves translating complex technical or specialized language into clear, understandable terms for broader audiences.

Message credibility enhancement uses evidence, expertise, and trustworthiness to increase persuasive impact.

Setting the audience’s expectations or mindset before delivering key messages to enhance receptivity.

Message tailoring customizes communication content and style to the specific characteristics and needs of an audience for greater impact.

Examining the stories behind policies to understand their meanings, contexts, and impacts.

A concise document summarizing key information and recommendations on a specific policy issue for decision-makers.

Policy briefing summarizes key information and recommendations concisely for decision-makers.

The structured layout and organization techniques that enhance clarity and accessibility in professional policy memorandums.

Organizing concise, clear policy recommendations with supporting evidence for decision-makers.

The practice of drafting concise, targeted documents that summarize policy issues, provide analysis, and recommend actions to decision-makers.

Creating concise, informative announcements intended for media distribution to communicate news or events.

A strategic document outlining how to communicate and involve stakeholders throughout a project or negotiation.

A story arc structures a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end to enhance persuasive storytelling and presentations.

Using images or graphics to symbolically represent complex ideas, aiding comprehension and persuasion in presentations.