Tag: emails

Use Your E-mail to Create a Powerful Workplace

By Michael P. Maslanka, UNT Dallas College of Law Oct 21, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 21, 2024

Last month, I talked about how the military makes the most effective use of e-mail. This month, I want to talk about using email to build a team effectively, to develop an esprit de corps, and to make use of wasted electronic real estate. No. 1: This Is Not About Etiquette The following is about […]

The Military Way of Writing Emails

By Michael P. Maslanka, UNT Dallas College of Law Sep 23, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Sep 23, 2024

We can learn a lot from the military. One such lesson: how to write effective emails, those that are read and understood. “How to Write Email with Military Precision” by Kabir Sehgal appeared in the Harvard Business Review on November 22, 2016, and it was an eye-opener for me! Make the Subject Line Count The […]

Write E-Mails Like a Reporter

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Mar 8, 2022 Learning & Development

Updated: Mar 8, 2022

E-mails are a staple of office communication, but they can also be a source of tremendous frustration. Most workers have probably had the experience of taking the time to craft an e-mail but still having to answer questions that had already been answered in said e-mail. On the other hand, many workers also probably audibly […]