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Strategy Simplified

S12E18: How to Write Emails That Don't Suck

Dec 13, 2023
Learn how to write more effective emails and increase your influence with the Management Consulted team. Explore the importance of storytelling, building trust, and managing email communication. Get tips for structuring emails, making specific asks, and avoiding common mistakes. Discover strategies for improving an email with context and recommendations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Increase your influence by conveying clarity and executive presence through your emails.
  • Utilize the rule of three to make your emails more memorable and digestible.

Deep dives

Writing powerful emails using the pyramid principle

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss a strategy for writing effective emails using the pyramid principle. The principle emphasizes leading with the key takeaway and supporting it with relevant data. They highlight the importance of clear communication in emails and how it impacts perceived credibility, citing a study published in the Harvard Business Review. The hosts also emphasize the power of storytelling in emails and how it can enhance understanding and engagement. They provide two recommended structures for clear emails: answer first and answer last, and share tips for writing concise and action-oriented emails.

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