Tips on managing your email
from a discussion list
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In
keeping with our statement of purpose (finding out what really works,
why it works and how to replicate it consistently) we have developed the
5 minute email list.
The premise behind this list is that every
single day we see problems, situations and circumstances that are at the
core of our jobs as project managers. By noting them down in "no
more than 5 minutes" and sending out these thoughts for comments and
questions, over time we hope to develop a series of best practices.
We
strongly believe that this forum is also a great place to learn about
project management, share experiences, ask for opinions, and get advice
on the situations facing you in day-to-day management.
Note on setting a password: Because the archives are only
available to subscribers we strongly suggest setting a password you can
remember.
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Email Protocol - In
our highly biased opinion the 5 minute email list has probably one of
the best track records in list server history for staying on topic,
being polite and generally being a supportive group to belong to.
Please help us keep it that way by considering the following
suggestions:
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Is this posting REALLY relevant to the
topic of project management and will it be of general interest
to the greater group?.
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Can I shorten it? (Review it before you
press "Send", better still, sleep on it.) - Long messages are ok
occasionally, just be sure this is the right occasion.
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Do I need to quote the whole of a previous
post? (Rarely needed.)
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If this is a "Me too", "Thanks" or private
argument, shouldn't I post it to the individual concerned, not the
whole list?
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Have I remembered to take out the message
trailers so the people who get the digest version don't have to wade
through them?
Additionally
please remember that the people you meet here are speaking from their
own experiences and theories. Please show respect for cultural and
intellectual differences of opinion and try to find ways of expressing
yourself without resorting to offensive language or throwing the
cyber-crockery. Our goal is an honest exchange of ideas which can lead
to an increased understanding of our field.
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