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RE: A newbie question relevant to recent discussions on the divide between engineers and writers
Subject:RE: A newbie question relevant to recent discussions on the divide between engineers and writers From:"Neumann, Eileen" <ENeuman -at- franklintempleton -dot- ca> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Fri, 13 May 2005 12:37:39 -0400
HI Barbara,
It doesn't sound like the email is the problem. It seems pretty innocuous. The problem would be your relationship with the engineers, from before this email was sent. This may not be your fault. But that is what needs work. I think focusing on the email is probably a bit of a red herring.
Good luck,
Eileen Neumann
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From: bounce-techwr-l-177285 -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com [mailto:bounce-techwr-l-177285 -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf Of Barbara G. Devney, Ph. D.
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Subject: A newbie question relevant to recent discussions on the divide between engineers and writers
Hi all,
I just came out of a meeting and was told that, "I had intimidated the
engineers with my email request for info." Prior tsending out an email I
called each person requesting time to meet to discuss the document. Previous
to my phone callthe project manager encouraged their support as, "essential
to my (not their or the projects) success."
Below is what I communicated in a second email after getting no response.
This was apparently the intimidating email.
Any suggestions on how to improve my communications skills. Or do you think
perhaps intimidating was a bit overdone?
Email
""If either of you has time to meet with me to discuss the action items
listed in the A-380 document review form please let me know when and what
time.
For your convenience I have attached the form to this email.
Mr. Becraft your responsibility is for Nos. 5, 8, 11, 12 and 13
Mr. Barbe you have Nos. 1, 2, 3,4, and 6.
It might be easier for all of us if you send me the required data ahead of
time and I can try to work it into the PHAC.
Let me know what you prefer.
Barbara
(301) 473-7837
P.S. I have already been told of Mr. Brauer's schedule limitiations and made
a similar request to forward data if possible.""
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