Why Outlook Needs Fixing – Even If You Mainly Use Teams

Why Outlook Needs Fixing – Even If You Mainly Use Teams by Michael Hoffman The disparity between managing email and managing MS Teams often goes unnoticed, yet companies are paying a hefty price for overlooking it. Consider Teams as your virtual neighborhood and Outlook as the broader world encompassing your neighborhood. While you can invite […]
Why Lean Leaders Are Loath to Apply Lean Best Practices to Email Management And How We Can

Why Lean Leaders Are Loath to Apply Lean Best Practices to Email Management And How We Can by Michael Hoffman There could be several reasons why lean leaders might be hesitant to upgrade email management practices. Here are a few possible factors: Lack of awareness: Lean leaders may not be aware of the available options […]
Cleaning Your Inbox is a Waste of Time and a Recipe for Disaster: Strategies for Efficient Email Management.

Cleaning Your Inbox is a Waste of Time and a Recipe for Disaster: Strategies for Efficient Email Management.by Michael Hoffman Cleaning out an inbox every now and then can be considered a bad practice for several reasons: It can be time-consuming: Setting aside a specific time to clean out your inbox can take a lot […]
The Power of Sharing Your LeanMail Journey Early On.

The Power of Sharing Your LeanMail Journey Early On.by Michael Hoffman Embarking on your LeanMail journey is a step toward reclaiming control over your inbox and, by extension, your workday. But did you know that sharing your experience early on is not just beneficial for others, but also for yourself? Here’s why you shouldn’t wait […]
Combining Deming and Lean Principles to Improve a Marketing System

Combining Deming and Lean Principles to Improve a Marketing System by Michael Hoffman Recently, our marketing system faced a challenge when one of our interns accidentally sent over a thousand emails to customers when he only intended to send one. This mistake could have resulted in significant damage to our company’s reputation and customer trust. However, […]
Boost Your Productivity with These Top 7 OKR Dos and Don’ts

Boost Your Productivity with These Top 7 OKR Dos and Don’ts by Michael Hoffman Are you looking to improve your team’s productivity and achieve better results? Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can be a powerful tool to help you align your goals and focus your efforts. However, creating effective OKRs can be challenging, especially if you’re […]