How does your message impact your receiver? Or, in other words, what’s in it for them?
My message allows my receiver to plan ahead and delegate the setup task to someone else. It also helps ensure the client meeting runs smoothly despite my absence.
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What does your receiver need to know?
My receiver needs to know that I am sick and likely unable to come in early to set up the meeting room as soon as possible so alternative arrangements can be made to prepare. They also need to know what I have done and what still needs to be done to prepare for the meeting.
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What are 3–5 adjectives that you would want your receiver to use to describe you?
Adjectives that I would want your receiver to use to describe me are responsible, professional, reliable, and trustworthy.
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What kind of relationship do you have or want to have with your receiver?
I want to have a positive and professional relationship with my receiver by showing respect for their time, concern for the client meeting’s success, and responsibility despite the unexpected situation.
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What outcome do you want to achieve?
The outcome I would want to achieve would be to inform my boss immediately that I am ill and likely unable to come in early for the meeting setup but make sure to state the things I have already done. Then I would ask for guidance or propose an alternative plan so the meeting room preparation is still handled.
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