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Email Checking Help

 

Before pressing "Send"

  • Does this e-mail message make sense?Are the actions clear and do they have owners? 
  • What is the purpose of this communication?
  • What action is involved and does it have a due date?
  • What supporting information does the recipient need?
  • Has the communication been effectively summarised in the subject line?
  • Is the message well-written? Is it concise while providing enough data for action to be taken or decisions made?
  • Do the links in the message work? Are the attachments included?
  • Is the e-mail message being sent to the correct recipients (not too many and not too few)?
  • Does everyone on the To line have an action to take?
  • Has the message been re-checked for grammar, spelling, and use of jargon?

 

Tips for making emails count.

  • Say Hello
  • Thank Them for Their Time
  • Always be the Last One to Respond
  • Reply as Fast as Humanly Possible- Use auto response if necessary
  • Organise your Email into sections- dont let any get away
  • Used Prepared Responses only if required- try the personal Touch
  • Always be Nice
  • Include Contact Number for personal help
  • Know what to include and what not to include- Relevancy
  • Link to areas of your site to help provide more information