How to earn responses and drive action with email

If you struggle with getting others to reply to your emails, this course is perfect. You will learn how to write emails that lead to action.

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This masterclass presents a range of strategies to improve how many of your emails earn responses and action. You will learn tips and tricks to advance your email skills - specifically designed to ensure you receive more replies.


In this masterclass you will learn:

  • Why it is so important to send emails that can be actioned on the mobile
  • Learn about why it's so important to focus your efforts on writing great subject lines
  • Understand the two different ways that you can use the subject line, and when you should use each method
  • What is a sales subject line, and when/why you should use them
  • What is a functional subject line, and how to write one
  • Understand how most people use their inbox as a to-do list, and what this behaviour means for writing a good email
  • Why great emails are written with action steps first, not last
  • The #1 mistake that most people make when writing emails: An email is not a story
  • Why sending an email to less recipients actually increases the chances of getting action
  • The importance of following up, and when and how to do it

This is a collection of high productivity tips for intermediate to experienced email users, who have been working in a corporate environment for 1-3 years. This is an an ideal 'lunch-and-learn' style session for professional development of junior staff looking to improve their communication.


Your Instructor


Steve Pell
Steve Pell

Steve Pell is a management consultant with specialist expertise in better organisational communications.

As founder of an email data science company, he's analysed over 22 million emails to understand the science of better email communication.


Course Curriculum


  Build a email structure with action items at the top
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  Why it is so important to send emails that can be actioned on the mobile
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  Learn about why it's so important to focus your efforts on writing great subject lines
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  What is a functional subject line, and how to write one
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  Sales subject lines
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  Understand how most people use their inbox as a to-do list
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  The #1 mistake that most people make when writing emails: An email is not a story
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  Why sending an email to less recipients actually increases the chances of getting action
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  It's your responsibility to move people to BCC
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  The importance of following up, and when and how to do it
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  Download a takeaway A4 summary of the key recommendations from this masterclass
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Frequently Asked Questions


Who is this course designed for?
This course has been designed for intermediate to experienced email users, who have been working in a corporate environment for 1-3 years. This is an an ideal 'lunch-and-learn' style session for professional development of junior staff looking to improve their communication.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered through a number of 2-3 minute videos, with short a quiz or exercise at the end of each module. You also receive a one page PDF summary of all key concepts learnt in the course, that you can print and keep nearby your desk.
How long will it take to complete the course?
The course will take 1-2 hours to complete in total. The course is broken down into a number of 5 minute modules. You have complete flexibility to start and stop each module at any time - and continue whenever you are ready.
How long do I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access to the course. After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We support all courses with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Simply notify the Workzen team within 30 days of purchase for a 100% refund if you're not completely satisfied.

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