The Hamster Revolution
The Hamster Revolution: How to Manage Email Before It Manages You
by Mike Song, Vicki Halsey, Tim Burress, and Ken Blanchard
The Hamster Revolution tells of the story of Harold, an HR director who is so overwhelmed by email he feels like a hamster on wheel. An efficiency coach teaches Harold a simple system for email management that helps him reclaim his life and boost his productivity.
Harold learns easy-to-implement tactics for eliminating needless emails, writing better messages, and quickly filing and finding information. The tactics included:
- Block out 30-minute periods to answer emails in batches
- Disable email notifications (the sound or visual image your computer generates when new emails arrive)
- Consider a meeting or conference call instead of sending an email that’s likely to result in a long back-and-forth discussion
- Begin using NRN (No Reply Needed) and/or NTN (No Thanks Needed) in the subject line – just be sure your team understands what NRN and NTN mean
The Hamster Revolution includes a case study that shows how 2,000 Capital One employees reduced their email time by 23 percent. This quick and engaging read will help you manage your email before it manages you.
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