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Strategies For Level-Hopping

Strategies For Level-Hopping

Hierarchical culture

  • if you e-mail someone at a lower hierarchical level than your own, copy the boss.
  • When e-mailing, address the recipient by the last name unless they have indicated otherwise for example, by signing their e-mail to you with their first name only.

If you are working with people from an egalitarian society:

  • Go directly to the source. No need to bother the boss.
  • Think twice before copying the boss. Doing so could suggest to the recipient that you don't trust them or are trying to get them in trouble.
  • Skipping hierarchical levels probably won't be a problem.

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