25 Free Example Directive Letters
A directive letter is an official or authoritative instruction that manages or guides
Choose a topic to view directive letter templates:
Issue directives concerning reports and paperwork
Issue directives concerning specific tasks
Issue directives concerning studies and investigations
Issue directives to adjust territories or structures
Issue directives to establish, change, or reaffirm policies
Issue directives to establish, change, or reaffirm procedures
27 Popular Letters Related to Directive Letters
Announce a holiday work schedule
Announce an employee training session
Delegate a special project
Delegate follow-up on a complaint from a customer
Delegate new or additional duties
Follow up after a meeting to review decisions and assignments
Notify employees of a new policy or a change in an existing one
How to Write a Directive Letter
by WriteExpress Staff Writers
- Clearly state your request or indicate what needs to be done and give as much detail as necessary for the task, project, or other assignment to be accomplished. If a problem needs to be resolved, clearly indicate what the problem is and, if desired, how you would like it to be solved.
- Give the reason for the directive, if desired.
- Specifically state how you expect the reader to proceed in order to accomplish the task.
- Give the deadline for which the task or project should be completed. Arrange for follow-up or evaluation if needed.
- Mention the benefits of the directive to the people involved, if applicable.
- You might include the names of individuals the reader could contact or identify available resources that can help him/her to complete the project or other assignment.
- If appropriate, offer to give assistance if needed or offer to answer any questions or address any concerns or problems that arise.
- Thank the reader and close by expressing your confidence that he/she can complete the task at hand.