The medium
 
 
	Consider the medium 
- Is it a face-to-face exchange
- If so, is it important to warrant a follow up
 - And will you make a diary note to do that?
 
 - Is it a telephone call
- If so, how will you keep a record?
 - Will you follow it up with a confirming document?
 
 - Is it a FAX
- If so, will it be legible?
 
 - Is it an Email or instant memo 
- If so, check carefully who is getting copies!
 
 - Is it a diary entry, photograph, chart of diagram
- Treat them all the same way . . .