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Guidance for Using Email

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Email is one of the most frequently used modes of communication these days as most people now have access to a PC, internet-enabled laptop, or Blackberry.  There are, however, some disadvantages:

  • Can be inundated with large amounts of information
  • It can be difficult to get response
  • They are not easy to archive
  • It can be hard to track down the most up-to-date information
  • It is useful for conveying information but not so useful if agreement or a decision is required
  • If emailing documents to each other to collaborate, can get into version control problems
  • Can be exposed to danger of wrong people reading wrong things
  • People have a tendency to ignore emails

 

The following is a guideline for using email effectively:

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