Writing Effective EMails

Overview

Writing effective emails is an important skill in today’s business world. Here is a framework for writing effective emails:

• Start with a clear subject line: Your subject line should be clear and concise, and it should accurately reflect the content of your email. This will help the recipient understand the purpose of your email and prioritize it accordingly
• Use a professional tone: Your tone should be professional and respectful, even if you are emailing a colleague or friend. Avoid using slang or casual language, and be mindful of your grammar and punctuation
• Keep it concise: Get to the point quickly and avoid rambling or including irrelevant information. Use short paragraphs and bullet points to break up your content and make it easier to read
• Use a clear structure: Use a clear structure to organize your email, including an introduction, main body, and conclusion. In the introduction, explain the purpose of your email and provide any necessary context. In the main body, provide the details of your message. In the conclusion, summarize your main points and provide any necessary next steps
• Proofread and edit: Before sending your email, proofread it carefully for spelling and grammar errors. Check for clarity and coherence, and make sure your message is easy to understand. Consider having someone else read your email to provide feedback and ensure that your message is clear and effective
• Use a polite and professional sign-off: Use a polite and professional sign-off, such as “Best regards” or “Sincerely,” followed by your name and any relevant contact information
• Follow up if necessary: If you don’t receive a response to your email within a reasonable amount of time, follow up with a polite and professional reminder

By following this framework, you can write effective emails that are clear, concise, and professional, and that help you achieve your communication goals.

Topics

• Writing effective emails
• OIA Framework
• SCRAP framework
• Mental Models

Speaker(s)

Mithun A. Sridharan is an entrepreneur, cited author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management and Digital Transformation topics. He is the Founder & Chief Advisor at INTRVU, an admissions and career services advisory, where he oversees strategy, career services operations, publishing, partnerships and product management. He is also the Founder and Chief Content Officer at Think Insights, a leading education portal on Strategy, Management Consulting, Leadership, Digital Transformation, and Data Literacy. Mithun is a bottom-line driven executive with experience in leadership and senior management roles in strategy, consulting and information technology industries. As a Global Industry Advisor and Senior Client Partner, he regularly advises executives at Fortune 100 clients on their strategic business transformation initiatives. His institutional experience traces Amazon Web Services and Oracle, market leaders in information technology as well as global management consultancies, such as KPMG, Publicis Sapient, and CGI (Logica). where he incubated and scaled several consulting practises. Mithun also had a 4-year stint with entrepreneurship at BlueOS LLC, where his leadership ranged from company incorporation to acquisition by a Swiss holding group. He is a regular speaker at several industry conferences and has extensive publications at such high-impact magazines as the World Economic Forum, the American Banker, Wired, Forbes, etc. He holds an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, both in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras, India. He is based in Heidelberg, Germany and can be reached via LinkedIn.

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