Instructions for a colleague

Instructions for a colleague

Learn how to write instructions for a colleague.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

Tips

1. You can start a note with just the name of the person you are writing to or Hi ... . You don’t need to use Dear … .

2. Make sure dates are very clear. Include the day, date and time.

3. Explain the reason for the instructions.

4. Write clear and polite instructions. Use phrases like Can / Could / Would you please … ?

5. At the end offer the chance to ask questions and check the instructions.

6. Finish the note with Best, or Thanks, and then your name underneath.

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Submitted by Ronake on Sun, 05/07/2020 - 22:29

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Sometimes is better to write them a note, and to explain in detail what are you asking from them, when they need to do it and how they can help you. Its better to give them all the information that they need, and also to let them know that can contact you any time for the further information. Dear Ana, I would like to ask you a favor/ Tomorrow we are expecting 10 guests from X company at 10 a.m to discuss about the new product that we are going to launch the next month. I need to be well prepared for the presentation, and it will take me time. Can you please help me organize the meeting -Could you please book a room for a meeting, -Can you also contract a hospitality company, to provide me some food and drink for guests? -Would you mind sending an email to all our team members, to tell them when and where the meeting will take place? -Please make sure the room, will have facilities that I need to make my presentation I will appreciate your help, If you need any information from me, don't hesitate to contact me at any time.
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Submitted by Hennadii on Sun, 28/06/2020 - 16:18

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I think both ways are important. You can't ignore conversation face-to-face, it's important to have eyes-contact with colleagues but giving instructions by notes or emails is also very useful

Submitted by Selin on Sat, 27/06/2020 - 19:39

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For me it is depends on what kind of things . if the thing is urgent and important , I prefer to call someone to make a instruction. if not I prefer to email them and give instructions.

Submitted by Omer_moh on Wed, 24/06/2020 - 19:47

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It is better to write instructions specially when the work environment is so stressful. When you write the instructions the person you asked wouldn't ask you again because it is written but if you just speak with him/her the possibility of forgotten would be more.

Submitted by Bella on Fri, 19/06/2020 - 17:30

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I usually use both speak and write an email to give my colleagues instructions. By speaking, I can describe all of my ideas and make sure that my colleagues understand them. After that, I usually write the instructions via email and send it to colleagues relevant to this problem to ensure they remember and strictly follow it. I think it more effective than we just apply to speak or write.

Submitted by Dilnoza Sulaymonova on Fri, 12/06/2020 - 07:57

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Good luck

Submitted by eshan.saif on Thu, 04/06/2020 - 20:24

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I would like to speak to someone rather than write a note to give them any instructions. Because I want to make them a clear idea about what I actually want to get and the time schedule. Besides the opponent could have any questions to be clear themselves so it would be a very effective way of answering their every query to provide them a clear idea about instruction.

Submitted by Clarissa on Fri, 29/05/2020 - 11:13

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Yasmin, We'll receive in our locals the ONG President and her husband. They will arrive next Friday 11 November at 10 a.m. Could you email all members of our team and ask them to be here at the moment the couple arrive? This is a personal demand of the President. Would you organize a collective lunch for all the team and our guests? As they'll spend the rest of the day at our locals, it would be nice to have some snacks and drinks to offer. Thanks for your help. If you have any questions about this just let me know. I'll be at my office tomorrow morning, as usual. Best, Clarissa

Submitted by Sino on Sat, 02/05/2020 - 05:11

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I prefer speak to them becouse it's easy

Submitted by Ladan on Fri, 01/05/2020 - 00:30

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Hi sara We have parents meeting 25 July at 3 p.m in the meeting room in the ground floor.we are expecting 30 parents here. Would you please provide 30 pack of pegs information about early years, safeguarding and introduce new key workers for parents. Would you please design meeting room with some posters? Also we need whiteboard with some pens and paper for recommendation parents ? At the end could you please send invite letters to parents ? Thank you very much for your help. If you have any questions or you have any idea please let me know. I will be in nursery at 9a.m to 6 p.m tomorrow. Thank you Lili