In this interview, SSW’s Chief Architect Adam Cogan sits down with SSW’s Solution Architect Andrew Harris to discuss the importance and evolution of the “As per our conversation” SSW Rule in email communication. They discuss the importance of confirming conversations, the challenges some face in following it, and the value it brings to any business communication. Join the conversation and share your insights in the comments!


0:00 | Introduction and overview of the conversation rule

1:02 | Explanation of how the rule works

3:32 | Importance of the “Checked by xxx” component in ensuring accountability and clarity

5:25 | Clarification on the purpose of the “as per our conversation” phrase

Rules: 

Rule: https://www.ssw.com.au/rules/as-per-our-conversation-emails/

Rule: https://www.ssw.com.au/rules/checked-by-xxx/

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Get in touch: Adam Cogan – SSW Chief Architect + Microsoft Regional Director

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Andrew Harris – SSW Solution Architect

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwharris/

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About the speakers

About the speakers

Adam Cogan

Adam Cogan blogs at adamcogan.com and interviews for SSW TV frequently. He is the Chief Architect at SSW, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner specializing in custom enterprise .NET and Azure solutions mostly using Angular and React. His solutions also involve Office365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Power BI.

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