Write about significane of being able to formulate and write substantive 'critical analysis' papers. Such papers are kind of report you may be asked to do for senior executive or officer as you progress up IT management ladder. I have made no bones about potential leadership and promotion value of good writing referring to it as 'breakfast of champions' for career-conscious IT manager. Also, it is my view which solid professional writing has political, tactical and strategic value for any manager. Your views and experince may recommend differently. So let us hear your take on issue.

Does all this stress on good writing generally, and good report writing specifically, make sense for IT Managers?

Give the example of where you have deliberately employed the writing skills to political, tactical or strategic advantage for IT or organizational purposes?