You can dispose with scene setting, so a two-hour meeting becomes one hour. There's 'precommunication' about the subject so people are better prepared to meet and discuss. The Director of Marketing suggested that electronic messaging is an excellent replacement for phone calls since the two parties don't have to be simultaneously available, and he can decide when to read and respond to messages. I'm an instant action person. Things need to be done and said now .
Memos are too slow.
They have to go through a secretary and then get mailed. Electronic Messaging is Used Throughout the Writing Process. Review of the documents and interviews suggests that electronic messaging is the preferred communication medium when managers need to revise drafts of a document, and that it is used throughout the writing process. It was also chosen to handle the early stages of the writing process such as setting the goal of the communication, gathering information, and scheduling. The idea for the memo explaining software uses was first presented as a message from the Head of Training to contributors.