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 July 24, 2012
Emailing a "C"
What is a "C"? - Conscientious
Email is for stating facts 
It's a "C" Email When:
 
Starts with:
Purpose, task-oriented & data-driven.

Example:
"In response to your inquiry, the prototype results indicate a 75% match to your requirements. See attached documents."

Format:
Logical structure, includes all data.

Example:
"For the following reasons, it is critical to reassess the budget allocation for the next quarter"

Tone:
Formal, business like, conveys expertise.

Example:
"It will require three additional weeks to adequately evaluate whether product #018 is a viable option."




When E-mailing a "C":

Pace:
Incorporate time for them to analyze and prepare a well-constructed response.

Example:
"Would you review the attached documentation & give me your feedback by next week?"

Tone:
Exact, professional, serious & task-oriented. 

Example:
"I think your comprehensive analysis of market trends is exactly the information the executive team needs for its strategic planning session."

Format:
Organized. Include justification for conclusions.

Example:
"Based on what I have read, research indicates it would be prudent to consider product #018, because of its consistently superior filter system."


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