JANUARY 17, 2013 Thursday
3 Ways to Battle E-mail Overload
Has your inbox reached its size limit? Have you lost track of who's waiting for a response? Most people struggle to stay on top of e-mail. Here are three tactics that might help:
(1) Reply by phone.
Quick calls can often eliminate dozens of e-mails. A five-minute chat may be more efficient than crafting a message that adequately explains the situation.
(2) Do not copy.
If a message you're sending requires a recipient's attention, include that person in the "to" field; if not, leave them off entirely. Tell colleagues to do the same.
(3) Put down the smartphone.
When you have a few minutes between meetings, don't respond to e-mail on your mobile's tiny keyboard. Wait until you're back at your desk or with your laptop or tablet, when you can craft a better response in less time.
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