From the course: Nano Tips for Improving Email Communications with Lisa Bodell

Direct AI to write clear emails with bottom line up front

From the course: Nano Tips for Improving Email Communications with Lisa Bodell

Direct AI to write clear emails with bottom line up front

- There is nothing more annoying than a long email that doesn't get to the point. Too often we lead up to our messages or a request in an email rather than getting to the point immediately. Why not start with the bottom line and unfold your explanation from there in your next email, use BLUF. It's a battle tested tactic from the military and it stands for Bottom Line Up Front. Type BLUF at the start of your email and condense your request into a sentence. BLUF makes people read your emails and they get more clarity on what you need. It also challenges you to think about why you're emailing in the first place. It makes you write more impactful messages. And if you want to simplify the process further, use AI to condense your emails into a concise BLUF statement for you. Here's a prompt to get you started. Analyze this email for key points and generate a succinct one sentence summary for the recipient to understand. Starting your emails with Bottom Line Up Front ensures your communications are not only clear, but easy to act upon.

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