An Easy Way to Get Replies From People Who Never Answer Your Emails
A key part of writing an email that your busy coworkers respond to is formatting. Here’s the format you should use to make it easy to get the right information at the right time.
Whether your coworkers areinundated with emails, busy with appointments, answering only part of your email, or just lazy,Kat Bogaard , writes for Muse , provides an example of the format you should use to get a quick response.
Hi Josh,
I remind you that I still miss your graphic contributions to the report, which is due at the end of the month. Here’s what else I need from you:
- Customer growth chart
- Customer Industries Chart
I need them from you no later than the end of the day on Monday 28 November. Thanks!
Kat
This format is effective because it gives context for why you are sending them an email, describes exactly what you need, and when you need it. Keep these three components in mind as you write so that your colleagues will immediately understand why they should care and what they need to do to help you. It also gives you the option to return if they don’t deliver.
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