Tactics: The "Assist"

The Assist is a Bank Shot in reverse. Often e-mail will show up clearly in need of an “assist” – that is, it may be more effective for you, versus the originator, to forward it to the intended recipient. This practice is typically pre-worked among work colleagues seeking mutual support. E-mails with attached resumes often work through the “assist” cycle. The shrewd e-mailer recognizes that a scorecard full of e-mail “assists” amounts to a bank account of “bank shots” for easy withdrawal.

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To: Mr Big @office.com
From: Mack@office.com
Bcc: Friend in Need
Subject: Did You See This?

Just received this from Mr. Mack. It’s very good. Give it a skim!