pdfOperating at 7%: E-mail and Telephone Etiquette
Certification: Maximizing the 7!
With only 7% of our communication through words, this program teaches you what most of America has yet to figure out, how to communicate an effective clear e-mail message with sophistication and savvy…and brings results.  The program is designed for all personnel from the front line employee through management.  As this program is designed to change the e-mail culture of a company, all employees are encouraged to attend. 

Participants will learn:

  • The 10 Basic rules of e-mail.
  • “What to say” and “what NOT to say” and how to write it the right way.
  • How to create a clear, concise message
  • Grammar reminders including incorrect word usage.
  • The 5 rules for proper e-mail length.
  • A 3-step process to soften an e-mail and portray a positive tone.
  • When to use abbreviations and graphic symbols like smiley faces.
  • How to maximize the “attachment.”
  • How to manage a “subject line” effectively.
  • What to do when you send an e-mail in error.
  • When to “cc” and “bcc.”
  • How to use a “signature line” effectively.
  • How quickly to respond to an e-mail.
  • The 5 elements to review when reading an e-mail that sounds confrontational.
  • The 5 points to keep in mind with respect to e-mail “privacy.”
  • The purpose of the “away” features on a telephone system.The 5 rules for how and when to pick up the telephone.
  • 5 elements to a good voicemail.
  • Proper cell phone etiquette and 5 places to avoid using cell phones.