Email Instructions

Good Email Istructionns - A good email has a clear next step action point.
For Example :-

To: Haley Krebs, Brandon Kim, Nicole Sanchez

From: Kulwinder Hayer

Subject: Relocation Options Ready for Your Analysis

Please analyze the four possible relocation sites recommend by our consultants in the attached file. Your written reaction by May 1 will enable us to make a presentation to management by the middle of the month.

HALEY: DECISION NEEDED. Check the footage available for office space in each option.

BRANDON: FYI, if the move forward, your project will be delayed.

NICOLE: PLEASE CONFIRM. Do these four locations meet all the specifications you submitted?


Bad Email Instructions - A bad email is one that gives no clear action items.
For Example:-

To: Haley Krebs, Brandon Kim, Nicole Sanchez

From: Kulwinder Hayer

Subject: Relocation Options
             Ready for Your Analysis

Please analyze the four possible relocation sites recommended by our consultants in the attached file. Your written reaction by May 1 will enable us to make a presentation to management by the middle of the month.


Tips - Send general message to coworkers but include individual action requests to be sure everyone understands specific assignments or ramifications of message.