Episode 1889 • • 1:52:17 - 1:54:32
1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD
Government Memo Writing and CYA 101
A host recounts attending a professional seminar on memo writing during his tenure at an Air Pollution District. The segment outlines the strategic structure of a government memo, emphasizing the "CYA" (Cover Your Ass) technique of opening with complimentary language before addressing grievances. It is argued that proper formatting can prevent organizational blowback.