Conquering the Zeigarnik Effect with LeanMail: The Power of the 2-Minute Rule and Next Actions
Conquering the Zeigarnik Effect with LeanMail: The Power of the 2-Minute Rule and Next Actions by Michael Hoffman The Zeigarnik Effect, a concept from the 1920s, describes our brain’s natural tendency to remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones. While this can help us stay aware of what needs to be done, it often leads […]
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 […]
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. […]
Breaking Free: Why Relying on Reminders is Detrimental to Employee Growth and How to Foster Self-Responsibility
Why Relying on Reminders is Detrimental to Employee Growth and How To Foster Employee Responsibility by Michael Hoffman Introduction: In the workplace, reminders from bosses have become a common practice to ensure tasks are completed on time. However, relying too heavily on reminders can hinder employee growth, foster dependency, and stifle productivity. In this blog, we […]
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 […]
Effective Email Management: Prioritizing Email Using the Eisenhower/Covey Quadrant
Effective Email Management:Prioritizing Email Using the Eisenhower/Covey Quadrant by Michael Hoffman Working by priority and then by urgency, using the Eisenhower or Stephen Covey quadrant method, is the best way to manage your email because it helps you focus on the most important and urgent tasks first. This method is based on the idea that tasks […]
Mastering Productivity: How Prioritizing Important Emails Over Quantity Can Actually Boost Your Efficiency
Mastering Productivity: How Prioritizing Important Emails Over Quantity Can Actually Boost Your Efficiency by Michael Hoffman It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that being productive means getting a lot of email done. Many of us spend hours every day responding to emails, sorting through our inbox, and sending out quick replies just […]
