Rewrite an Outlook email with BLUF
Write an Outlook email that puts the bottom line, action, deadline, and support details in the right order.
A 312-word vendor risk email explains background first and leaves the VP unsure what decision is needed. BLUF for Outlook: bottom line, action, deadline, support. The trap is writing in the order you discovered the information instead of the order the reader needs it. Name the action in the subject Subject: Decision by Thu: approve two-week launch slip for vendor security review. The subject line tells the reader the job before they open the email. Lead with the bottom line Bottom line: I recommend a two-week launch slip because the vendor security review is incomplete. The recommendation appears before the…
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