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The handful of times I've been asked to analyze something, the result has been a list or graph with some accompanying description. I had a coworker who had a r
by nitwit005 7y ago
The handful of times I've been asked to analyze something, the result has been a list or graph with some accompanying description.
I had a coworker who had a reputation for long emails. It was clear, based on hallway comments, that no one was reading them. People don't appear to have much tolerance for essays unless there's good reason for it.
- hugey010 7y agoAgreed. When I write an email, I usually address the topic generically, then list options or reasons or whatever, then give a takeaway or action item. Most people seem to only read the topic statement. Not sure if I have lazy coworkers or I'm not an effective emailer.
- rahimnathwani 7y agoTO: hugey010@... SUBJECT: Put the action statement in the subject line, starting tomorrow Your colleagues read your emails in sequence. You care that they have read the action statement so they can follow up or disagree. Putting it first will get it read. Put the action statement in the subject line, starting tomorrow. You can also repeat it at the end. If you have a better suggestion, let me know today please.