Instructions for a colleague

Instructions for a colleague

Learn how to write instructions for a colleague.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

Tips

1. You can start a note with just the name of the person you are writing to or Hi ... . You don’t need to use Dear … .

2. Make sure dates are very clear. Include the day, date and time.

3. Explain the reason for the instructions.

4. Write clear and polite instructions. Use phrases like Can / Could / Would you please … ?

5. At the end offer the chance to ask questions and check the instructions.

6. Finish the note with Best, or Thanks, and then your name underneath.

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Submitted by Omer_moh on Wed, 24/06/2020 - 19:47

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It is better to write instructions specially when the work environment is so stressful. When you write the instructions the person you asked wouldn't ask you again because it is written but if you just speak with him/her the possibility of forgotten would be more.

Submitted by Bella on Fri, 19/06/2020 - 17:30

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I usually use both speak and write an email to give my colleagues instructions. By speaking, I can describe all of my ideas and make sure that my colleagues understand them. After that, I usually write the instructions via email and send it to colleagues relevant to this problem to ensure they remember and strictly follow it. I think it more effective than we just apply to speak or write.

Submitted by Dilnoza Sulaymonova on Fri, 12/06/2020 - 07:57

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Good luck

Submitted by eshan.saif on Thu, 04/06/2020 - 20:24

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I would like to speak to someone rather than write a note to give them any instructions. Because I want to make them a clear idea about what I actually want to get and the time schedule. Besides the opponent could have any questions to be clear themselves so it would be a very effective way of answering their every query to provide them a clear idea about instruction.

Submitted by Clarissa on Fri, 29/05/2020 - 11:13

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Yasmin, We'll receive in our locals the ONG President and her husband. They will arrive next Friday 11 November at 10 a.m. Could you email all members of our team and ask them to be here at the moment the couple arrive? This is a personal demand of the President. Would you organize a collective lunch for all the team and our guests? As they'll spend the rest of the day at our locals, it would be nice to have some snacks and drinks to offer. Thanks for your help. If you have any questions about this just let me know. I'll be at my office tomorrow morning, as usual. Best, Clarissa

Submitted by Sino on Sat, 02/05/2020 - 05:11

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I prefer speak to them becouse it's easy

Submitted by Ladan on Fri, 01/05/2020 - 00:30

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Hi sara We have parents meeting 25 July at 3 p.m in the meeting room in the ground floor.we are expecting 30 parents here. Would you please provide 30 pack of pegs information about early years, safeguarding and introduce new key workers for parents. Would you please design meeting room with some posters? Also we need whiteboard with some pens and paper for recommendation parents ? At the end could you please send invite letters to parents ? Thank you very much for your help. If you have any questions or you have any idea please let me know. I will be in nursery at 9a.m to 6 p.m tomorrow. Thank you Lili

Submitted by FRANCY JACQUEL… on Tue, 14/04/2020 - 12:41

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I prefer for imail send instrutions, or speak front if necesary.
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Submitted by Sergei Baskakov on Mon, 06/04/2020 - 14:03

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I prefer to write instructions for my colleagues because they won't forget it, so I can check thier work accordind to these instructions
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Submitted by OlaIELTS on Wed, 01/04/2020 - 15:00

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In giving instructions to someone I would prefer to write them a note, just for reference purpose.