No One Will Fix It, So YOU Better Fix It
No One Will Fix It, So YOU Better Fix It by Michael Hoffman Your IT department won’t fix it. Your employees won’t fix it. Microsoft won’t fix it – not with the New Outlook, nor with Co-pilot. What’s broken? Email. Let’s understand why it’s broken, why no one can fix it, and most importantly, what […]
Stop Stockpiling – The Art of Tackling Small Tasks with the 2-Minute Rule and Batching
Stop Stockpiling The Art of Tackling Small Tasks with the 2-Minute Rule and Batching by Michael Hoffman Many of us have developed a habit of stock-piling small tasks and decisions, thinking we’ll get to them eventually. Whether it’s not taking a decision on an email or reading a document without highlighting and putting notes in […]
Overwhelmed by Email? Inbox480 is the Game-Changer You Need!
Overwhelmed by Email? Inbox480 is the Game-Changer You Need! by Michael Hoffman Do you receive emails like these in your inbox? (All the emails in this example are “pseudo spam”) You shouldn’t be, and I’ll tell you why it’s extremely important why. If you’re receiving vendor emails, newsletters, and other non-essential communications in your inbox, […]
URGENT AND IMPORTANT: 10 Daily Tasks You Can’t Afford to Ignore
URGENT AND IMPORTANT: 10 Daily Tasks You Can’t Afford to Ignore by Michael Hoffman Managing our daily tasks effectively is crucial to maintaining productivity and seizing opportunities. As professionals, we often juggle numerous responsibilities, and failing to prioritize the right tasks can lead to immediate and significant consequences. In LeanMail training, I am often asked […]
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 […]
Enhance Your Sales Pipeline with Expert Insights from ChatGPT
Enhance Your Sales Pipeline with Expert Insights from ChatGPTby Michael Hoffman I reached out to a supplier recently to respectfully decline their offer. In the spirit of professionalism, I provided a rationale for our decision and left the door open for future opportunities. The reply I received was predictably intense—Eric (a pseudonym) had already displayed […]
MS Co-Pilot To The Rescue—Not Quite
MS Co-Pilot To The Rescue—Not Quite.Why LeanMail is the Real Solution for Email Management.by Michael Hoffman Co-Pilot’s Limitations for Knowledge Workers Microsoft’s Co-Pilot has garnered attention for its potential applications in various industries. However, it’s important to understand that the tool’s capabilities may not extend effectively into the realm of email management for knowledge workers […]
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 […]
Recognizing the Real Problem with Email: A Future Perspective
Recognizing the Real Problem with Email by Michael Hoffman If you are a leader in an organization, it could be a good idea to read this article by Maura Thomson entitled: 5 ways email costs your company. The article explores the negative impact of email on productivity and offers strategies to mitigate its detrimental effects. […]
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, […]
The Power of Inbox Zero: 7 Reasons Why it Matters and 5 Consequences of Not Achieving it
The Power of Inbox Zero:7 Reasons Why it Matters and 5 Consequences of Not Achieving itBy Michael Hoffman Getting to inbox zero every day is more than just a simple email management task; it has several psychological benefits that can greatly improve your overall well-being and productivity. By reaching inbox zero every day, you […]
Why Meta tagging Emails Using Categories Beats Filing Them Away in Folders Any Day
Why Meta tagging Emails Beats Filing Them Away in Folders Any Day by Michael Hoffman Meta tagging emails, or using labels and tags to categorize and organize messages, can be more effective than filing them away in folders for several reasons: Increased flexibility: Meta tagging allows you to assign multiple labels and tags to a single […]
