Watch out! Your bias is showing
Watch out! Your bias is showingby Michael Hoffman Cognitive bias refers to the tendency of our brains to make automatic and sometimes inaccurate judgments or interpretations of information. It happens because our brains have limited capacity and rely on shortcuts to process the overwhelming amount of information we encounter every day. These shortcuts, or biases, […]
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. […]
Why Reassessing How Teams Manage Email Is Much More Than Time Management
Why Reassessing How Teams Manage Email Is Much More Than Time Managementby Michael Hoffman Our marketing team receives similar responses to this one on a daily basis. Thank you for your interest, but we recently received training and consultancy on ‘time management and the use of outlook’, so let’s not waste your time, thanks again. […]
Next Actions On Emails: Do The Math
Next Actions On Emails: Do The Math To Get The Huge Savingsby Michael Hoffman Adding a next action and a deadline to emails that require further attention is an enormously productive time-saving strategy because it helps you plan and stay organized. When you receive an email that requires more time or information to respond to, […]
Embracing the Power of Limits: Debunking the Myth of Information Overload
Embracing the Power of Limits: Debunking the Myth of Information Overloadby Michael Hoffman In my latest blog post, “Harnessing the Potential: Unveiling the Benefits of Setting Limits on Information Consumption,” I debunked the myth of information overload and emphasized the significance of establishing boundaries for our intake. Today, I will delve deeper into the advantages […]
Overcoming the Challenges of Applying the Eisenhower Matrix to Email Management with LeanMail
Overcoming the Challenges of Applying the Eisenhower Matrix to Email Management with LeanMail by Michael Hoffman The Eisenhower Matrix is a well-known productivity tool that is widely used to help individuals prioritize their tasks and manage their time more effectively. However, while many people are familiar with the concept of the matrix, it is not always […]
Mail Manager’s Research Reveals Poor Email Management Affects Business Productivity, Leading to Wasted Time and Reduced Visibility
Mail Manager’s Research Reveals Poor Email Management Affects Business Productivity, Leading to Wasted Time and Reduced Visibility by Michael Hoffman A recent report by Mail Manager has found that email is still the most widely used and important communication tool in the business world. However, the lack of proper email management has a significant impact on […]
The Benefits of Next Action and Due Date Columns in Managing Interrupted Work
The Benefits of Next Action and Due Date Columns in Managing Interrupted Work by Michael Hoffman Introduction Interruptions are a common occurrence in today’s work environment, with negative effects on productivity, stress levels, and quality of work. Numerous studies have been conducted on the effects of interruptions, leading to the development of various systems to help […]
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, […]
Poor Email Management – The Real Reason for Slow Responses
Poor Email Management:The Real Reason for Slow Responses by Michael Hoffman Many people blame their inability to respond in a timely manner on the demands of their job. But the truth is that the real reason they’re struggling is because they’re not managing their email well. One of the biggest culprits is Outlook, the most widely […]
Why Your Employees Won’t Request Help With Managing Email And Why You Should Offer It Anyway
Why Your Employees Won’t Request Help With Managing Email And Why You Should Offer It Anyway by Michael Hoffman You’d think with all the complaining one hears about email that someone would ask for help in managing their inbox. But they don’t. There are several reasons why people don’t search for or are uninterested in a […]
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 […]
