: Re: How should I phrase "requests" to a higher-ranked individual in another department? At work, I lead a small team of programmers. I often have to request equipment and services from our I.T.

I assume this CIO is accustomed to receiving such requests. I'd avoid chit chat and get straight to the point.

My new employee, John Smith, needs a PC and email account set up. Please
let me know if your department needs additional.
Thank you,
Tony Baloney

Also, it's someone in his department that will be doing the work. By sending him the request, you're going through the proper gatekeeper. But in all likelihood, he'll forward your request, unedited, to one of his minions.

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