The number of papers you can produce does not judge your value to the Staff or expertise as a staff officer. A common failing, when slack develops, is to rewrite directives that do not need rewriting or to generate some new requirement or report. Consider the impact on organizations in the field or other HQDA agencies. Efficient administration is achieved by minimizing paperwork not by creating more. Ask yourself if there is a better way to accomplish or streamline the task.
Automation is a great tool if applied properly.
Always use the proper media and procedures in preparing a staff action. At HQDA level, staff actions can follow any of several formats. To communicate your recommendations effectively, you need a solid working knowledge of the various types of media. When dealing with written communications, concentrate on substance, not word play. One syndrome commonly associated with a staff environment is the tendency to spend an excessive amount of time writing and rewriting papers.