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 […]
Optimizing ROI with LeanMail – Unveiling the Hidden Factory of Email
Optimizing ROI with LeanMail – Unveiling the Hidden Factory of Email by Michael Hoffman White Paper: Optimizing ROI with LeanMail – Empowering Email Management Efficiency Table of Contents: Introduction The Hidden Factory: Unveiling the Costly Productivity Drain The LeanMail Advantage a. Time Savings and Efficiency b. Cost Analysis and Investment Cost Analysis and Investment Quantifying […]
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 […]
Striving for Excellence: Applying Jim Collins’ Good is the Enemy of Great to Email Management
Striving for Excellence: Applying Jim Collins’ Good is the Enemy of Great to Email Management by Michael Hoffman When it comes to managing email, you’re probably already quite proficient at keeping your inbox organized. However, “pretty good” isn’t sufficient in high-stakes environments like the court, the diamond, the rink, the field, or the concert hall. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Decoding Information Overload. The Role of Influence and Intention
Decoding Information Overload.The Role of Influence and Intention.by Michael Hoffman Understanding information overload requires recognizing its core purpose: to influence ourselves and others. Central to this is the concept that influence is a key component of happiness. This drive for influence underpins technology too. Take Edison’s light bulb; its aim wasn’t just to light up […]
Whitepaper: Maximizing Email Efficiency with Inbox480
Whitepaper: Maximizing Email Efficiency with Inbox480by Michael Hoffman 42% of the emails in my Deleted Items folder were moved there by Inbox480. Introduction Email remains a cornerstone of business communication. However, the sheer volume of emails received daily can overwhelm even the most organized professionals. This whitepaper explores Inbox480, a revolutionary tool designed to enhance […]
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 […]
Unlocking Email Productivity: Prioritizing the Important Emails with LeanMail
Unlocking Email Productivity: Prioritizing the Important Emails with LeanMail by Michael Hoffman Many of us find ourselves drowning in a sea of emails, struggling to stay organized and on top of our inboxes. The common misconception is that the problem lies in organizing emails, but the real challenge is finding and prioritizing the important ones […]
