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Appendix B--Simpler Words and Phrases, ContinuedInstead ofsubstantialsufficienttake appropriate measuresterminatethatthere is (are)thereforethereofthis officetime periodtransmittranspiretypeuntil such time as(the) use ofutilize, utilizationvalidateverbatimviaviablewarfightingwarrantwheneverwhereaswith reference towith the exception ofwitnessedlarge, real, strongenoughactend, stop(leave out)(leave out)soits, theirus, wetime, periodsendhappen, occur(leave out)until(leave out)useconfirmexactin, on, throughworkablewar, warfarecall for, permitwhensinceaboutexcept forsawTry<strong>NRDC</strong> GRC – STAFF OFFICER HANDBOOK B-8
Appendix C—Writing FormatsOverviewIntroductionWhy we useformatsStandardformatsNonstandardformatsThis appendix describes and illustrates nonstandard writing formats.Think how annoying it would be to have to plow through stacks of fact sheets,none of which were written in a common format. We use formats to--x Achieve consistency.x Promote understanding.x Make documents reader friendly.x Shape content, structure, and length of writing.x Make writing complete, concise, and clear.Standard formats apply to official correspondence, including:x Informal memorandums (correspondence internal to the organization).x Formal memorandums (correspondence external to the organization).x Endorsements.x Letters.Nonstandard formats include fact sheets, information papers, decision papers,and other formats used to shape and convey information. There is noprescribed formats for these documents, so they vary across organizations.Formats shown here are typical of those used Armywide. Other organizationmay use different formats. Whatever format used, the examples shown herewill still help develop the substance of your paper<strong>NRDC</strong> GRC – STAFF OFFICER HANDBOOK C-1
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PREFACEDisclaimer: The NRDC-GREECE
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GUIDELINES TO CONSIDERBecome fully
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Remember the mission. Avoid tunnel
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Overview ContinuedFocusThe text foc
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InstructionsIntroduction This secti
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NotesNRDC GRC - Staff Handbookvi
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Detailed Table of Contents, Continu
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Detailed Table of Contents, Continu
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Chapter 1Organizations and Managers
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Systems Approach to Management, Con
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SubsystemsIntroduction This section
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The Five Functions of ManagementInt
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Types of ManagersIntroductionThis s
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Staff Officer RolesIntroduction Peo
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Managing and LeadingIntroduction St
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Managing Things and Leading PeopleI
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Delegation of Authority, ContinuedI
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Managing Your BossIntroduction Do y
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Chapter Summary, ContinuedKey point
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The Staff Officer’s WorldIntroduc
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AnticipationIntroduction Ability to
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InitiativeIntroduction A sharp staf
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Initiative, ContinuedKeepingactions
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Guidance, ContinuedWhen to seekguid
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Perspective, ContinuedPride,passion
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Written Sources of InformationIntro
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Providing Information and Building
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Completed Staff Work, ContinuedPrep
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Staff Doctrine, ContinuedBackground
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Chapter Summary, ContinuedKey Point
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Efficiency and EffectivenessIntrodu
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Efficiency and Effectiveness, Conti
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Step 1: Record Use of TimeIntroduct
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Step 2: Analyze ResultsIntroduction
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Step 4: Overcome Barriers, Continue
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Priorities, ContinuedVisionVision i
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Doing Things One at a TimeIntroduct
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Chapter SummaryKey points This tabl
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Chapter 4Meetings and InterviewsOve
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Preparing an AgendaIntroductionGuid
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Opening a MeetingIntroductionOpenin
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Guiding DiscussionIntroductionHow t
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Concluding a MeetingIntroductionEnd
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Interactive Roles, ContinuedRecorde
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Conducting an InterviewIntroduction
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Controlling an InterviewIntroductio
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Problem-Solving StepsIntroductionTh
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Step 2: Gather InformationIntroduct
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Step 3: Develop AlternativesIntrodu
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Step 4: Weigh AlternativesArriving
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Adaptive Decision MakingIntroductio
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Gaining Power to Make DecisionsIntr
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Problems, Decisions, and ManagersIn
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Informal Organization and Grapevine
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Listening Barriers We MeetBenefits
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Overcoming Listening BarriersOverco
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Active Listening, ContinuedAsk ques
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Body Language, ContinuedExamplesWay
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PersuadingIntroductionStaff officer
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Persuading, ContinuedSelling steps(
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Overcoming Objections, ContinuedPro
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Negotiating StrategiesIntroductionT
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Bad NewsIntroduction Building a goo
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Chapter SummaryKey points This tabl
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Chapter 7WritingOverviewIntroductio
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Standards and RulesIntroduction Thi
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Active VoiceIntroduction If you did
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Active Voice, ContinuedWhen to usep
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Eliminating Wordiness, ContinuedCut
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Smothered VerbsIntroduction Another
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PackagingIntroduction The way somet
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Readability FormulasIntroductionRea
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Editing, ContinuedRulesChecklistWhe
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Learning to CoordinateIntroductionD
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Informal CoordinationIntroduction T
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Coordinating PhasesIntroductionPhas
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Responding to Non-concurrencesIntro
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Maintaining ControlIntroduction Thi
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Page 200 and 201: ClosingIntroduction This section di
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Page 215 and 216: Chapter SummaryKey points This tabl
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Page 242 and 243: A Winning AttitudeIntroductionA win
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Page 252 and 253: Results DrivenIntroductionThis sect
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