I recently stumbled across a new ChangeThis Manifesto entitled “When You Absolutely, Positively Should NOT Use Email: A Civilized List”. It seems strikingly relevant to a virtual company, where nearly ALL communication is done via email. Though I am not sure the “time of day” rules apply, as we cover numerous timezones – it is certainly worth a read through.
It’s written by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe. Shipley is Deputy Editorial Page Editor and Op-Ed Editor for The New York Times and was formerly a member of the Clinton Administration. Schwalbe is senior vice president and editor in chief of Hyperion Books and a former journalist.
There is one rule that stands out in my eyes for being both humorous and 100% correct:
Don’t Email When You’re Drunk
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