MEMORANDUM

Memorandum is the Latin word for “something to be remembered”

In contrast to the letter, which is directed outside your organization,

the memorandum is within your organization

It is the most common form of written communication between people

or departments.

Memos can be written for a number of reasons:

To inform staff about decisions/ actions/events

Request information/action/events

Remind staff of action needed /procedures/changes in policy

Provide information on work related topics

Memos generally deal with only one subject

The general rule is to “keep it short and simple