Editing in a Workplace
Editing in a workplace needs the good communication skills which should go beyond conversations (Holmes & Stubbe, 2015, p. 23). Such focus aims at easily passing information about the progress of the editing process and informing the employees they need to play in the specific project. The revision, which is part of the editing process in a workplace, needs time and keenness to achieve quality results. In some cases, the editor may be under pressure as a result of a close deadline or as a result of the need to attend to other orders. Under such circumstances, it is vital to communicate to the client or other employees on the possible delay of the work. However, it is necessary to seek for an extension time to complete the document to produce quality results.
Using a written message via the email would be the first communication channel that I would consider using in such a situation. Use of emails is very efficient since it is not only fast but will prevent pulling my colleagues from their workstations (Holmes & Stubbe, 2015). Moreover, it is the commonly used channel in making official communications. I would use simple words to prevent complexity in understanding the message. Similarly, avoiding the use of ambiguous terms would be of the essence in preventing misunderstanding. As opined by Carroll (2015), I would avoid excuses when addressing the people waiting for the work by being straight forward and informing them of the reasons why I might need more time in working on the document. Need for good quality in the final document would be the main reason as to why I would require a longer deadline since working under such pressure may result in low quality work. Lastly, I would urge the recipient to give me feedback.
References
Carroll, C. E. (2015). The handbook of communication and corporate reputation (Vol. 49). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
Holmes, J., & Stubbe, M. (2015). Power and politeness in the workplace: A sociolinguistic analysis of talk at work. New York, NY: Routledge.
