Lack of Clarity About Why Communication Is Unclear Concern
Diagnose the Root Causes of Confusing Writing and Fix Them for Good.
Implications of Lack of Clarity About Why Communication Is Unclear
When teams don’t understand why their writing is unclear, they make the same mistakes. And, without a method for identifying root causes, communication remains inconsistent, confusing, or ineffective. Vague writing impacts collaboration, slows decisions, and causes rework. Teams need a way to analyze their writing and build repeatable strategies to improve clarity at every level.
Writing Habits That Hurt Business
The root cause of poor communication often goes unexamined. Teams may correct symptoms without fixing the source. Over time, habits such as failing to plan, misusing (or not using) templates, or writing without a goal become standard. These patterns show up across reports, proposals, and internal messaging, leading to misalignment and lost productivity.
Frequent Rewrites
When teams don’t align about what quality looks like and fail to communicate that to their teams, rewrites happen too often with no resolution.
Unclear Reports
Reports that lack focus delay action because they mask the true intent.
Proposals that Don’t Win
When proposals are generic or don’t align with the client’s needs, they fail to persuade.
Unclear Purpose
Documents without a defined objective make it difficult for the reader to know what matters.
If any of these hit home, consider our Writing Workshops.
Why are Teams Often Unclear about the Cause of Their Unclear Communication?
The first barrier to clearer communication is not knowing what to fix. When teams lack insight into how readers interpret their writing, they struggle to improve it. With no structured review process, objective feedback, or defined goals, teams repeat bad habits. Clarity starts with awareness and training that teaches teams what good communication looks like.
No Process for Reviewing Communication Breakdown
Without a system for analyzing why writing fails, teams can’t fix recurring issues.
Writers Unaware of Reader Misunderstandings
Most professionals never know if their writing is misinterpreted, so problems aren’t fixed.
Overreliance on Templates or Past Documents
Using previous content as a guide without revising for purpose or reader creates confusion.
Unclear Writing Objectives
When writers don’t define the goal, the message becomes scattered or too broad.
Writing That Prioritizes the Writer, Not the Reader
Documents that reflect what the writer wants to say may not meet the reader’s needs.
Lack of Feedback or Coaching
Without structured input, writers don’t know if their message is successful.
Inconsistent Terminology and Structure
Inconsistent word use or lack of document flow makes writing hard to follow and understand.
Ignoring Readability or Flow
Dense paragraphs and disjointed ideas make it difficult for readers to process key information.
Workshops That Remedy Lack of Clarity About Why Communication Is Unclear
Hurley Write’s workshops give teams the tools to diagnose and fix unclear writing. Participants learn how to evaluate documents for purpose, logic, and reader needs. We teach teams how to avoid guesswork by applying proven strategies that make writing easier to read and more effective. Our approach turns feedback into action and uncertainty into clarity.
Team Writing Workshops
Teaches cross-functional groups how to identify communication gaps and fix them.
Engineering Writing Workshops
Helps technical teams pinpoint where their writing breaks down and how to clarify technical details for all readers.
Online Writing Courses
Flexible, self-paced programs that walk participants through writing issues and how to resolve them; includes coaching and document feedback.
Next Steps: Improve Your Team’s Writing Today
Let’s discuss your team’s unique writing challenges. We’ll evaluate writing samples and recommend a customized solution designed to improve clarity, productivity, and results.
Don't take our word for it, see what our clients have to say.
For 35+ years, we’ve shown organizations how to improve their communication, whether that involved designing and teaching writing and/or reviewing workshops, improving their writing and/or reviewing tools, offering individualized coaching, or helping them put processes in place.
And we can help your team of professionals, too!
Mike Brett
Raytheon
Andrew Charles
Bristol Myers Squibb
William Walters
IDA
Aylia Thomas
John Deere
Aylia Thomas
Orica US
Dan Littlefield
Genentech
Mike Brett
conEd
Jacueline Davis
IDA
Gregory Marshall
D & H Global Tax Group
Simon Matthews
Raytheon
David Anderson
DTCC
Judy Lettington
PaxVax
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you uncover what’s making our writing unclear?
We start by reviewing your documents and identifying patterns that affect clarity, structure, and audience focus.
Can your training help diagnose specific writing problems?
Yes. We teach concepts based on readability studies that help teams identify and correct specific communication breakdowns.
Do you analyze our existing documents before the workshop?
Yes. We review real samples to ensure the training addresses your team’s challenges.
What strategies do you teach for improving clarity?
We focus on planning, structure, reader awareness, and readability so every document supports its purpose.
Are your courses suitable for both technical and business teams?
Yes. We tailor content and examples to your industry and writing types, from SOPs to emails to reports and more.
How do you measure improvement after the course?
We measure before and after the workshop, survey participants and stakeholders, and offer follow-up assessments.
Can teams apply what they learn immediately?
Absolutely. Our workshops include real-time writing and revision exercises with practical tools they can use right away.