EMAIL COMPOSITION & COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE
1. Purpose
To ensure all official email communication is clear, professional, traceable, and consistent across projects.
2. When to Use Email
Email must be used for:
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Client communication
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Approvals / confirmations
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Submissions ( MoM , reports, documents)
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Instructions from HO
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Any matter requiring record or audit trail
3. Email Subject Line (Mandatory)
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Subject must be clear and specific
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Avoid vague subjects like “Update” or “Hi”
Correct Examples:
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Submission of MoM – Site Meeting dated 05 Jan 2026
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Request for Approval – Roster Change (Trainer)
4. Email Body Structure (Standard Format)
A. Greeting
Use polite and professional greetings:
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“Dear Sir / Madam,”
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“Dear Mr. ___,”
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“Dear Team,”
B. Opening Line
State the purpose clearly in the first line .
“This is to inform you that…”
“Please find attached…”
C. Main Content
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Use short paragraphs or bullet points
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Mention:
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What
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Why
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Action required (if any)
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Timeline
D. Closing Line
End politely:
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“Kindly review and confirm.”
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“Please let us know if any clarification is required.”
5. Email Signature (Mandatory)
Every email must have a standard signature .
Signature Format:
Regards,
Full Name
Designation
CLIDE Consulting (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
Mobile:
Email:
6. Email Thread Management (VERY IMPORTANT)
Do’s
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Always Reply / Reply All on the same email thread
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Keep previous email trail intact
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Use Reply All when multiple stakeholders are involved
Don’ts
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Do not start a new email for the same topic
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Do not change subject line unnecessarily
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Do not
delete
previous
email history
7. Attachments & References
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Name attachments clearly
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Example: MoM_Site_Meeting_05Jan2026.pdf
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Mention attachment in body:
“Please find attached…”
8. Professional Email Etiquette
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No slang or informal language
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No typing in ALL CAPS
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Proofread before sending
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Avoid emotional or argumentative language
EMAIL EXAMPLES
Example 1: Submission Email
Subject - Submission of MoM – Site Meeting dated 05 Jan 2026
[Control]
Dear Sir,
Please find attached the Minutes of Meeting ( MoM ) for the site meeting held on 05 Jan 2026 .
Kindly review the same and let us know if any clarification or correction is required .
Thank you.
Regards
,
Name
Designation
Company name
Mobile: ______
Email: ______
Example 2: Request for Approval
Subject - Request for Approval – Roster Change (ER Operator)
[Control]
Dear Sir,
This is to request your approval for a proposed roster change for ER Operator due to leave requirement.
Details are mentioned below for your review and approval.
Kindly approve the same to proceed further.
Regards
,
Name
Designation
Company name
Mobile: ______
Email: ______
Example 3: Follow-up Email (Same Thread)
Subject - Re: Request for Approval – Roster Change (ER Operator)
[Control]
Dear Sir,
This is a gentle follow-up on the below email regarding roster change approval .
Kindly let us know your decision to enable further action at site .
Thank you for your support.
Regards
,
Name
Designation
Company name
Mobile: ______
Email: ______
9. Compliance
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This procedure is mandatory for all project team members
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Non-adherence may lead to communication gaps and audit issues