Can you handle email and messages in a better way?
The constant stream of Email and Messages are now part of our lives – but have you stepped back and had a look at how you might be able to save time by better managing your approach?
One method that seems to have stood the test of time is “The 4 D’s”. The idea is that for every message in your Inbox you do the following:
1. If it isn’t important, DELETE it immediately.
2. If it can be done in two minutes or less, DO it (reply, file, call, etc.).
3. If it isn’t for you or if you can, DELEGATE (forward) it.
4. If you need to do it, but it takes longer than two minutes (including reading), DEFER (hold off on) it.
The goal is to reduce the number of times you touch each message and to just get a bit more strategic about your approach.
There are lots of tools available to help with things like templating and text snippets – and there’s simple (but sophisticated) automations you can put in place with your email and social media to save you time.
We can help you handle email and messages in a better way.
About WestVIC Technology
WestVIC Technology (WVT) provides IT Advice, IT Support, and a full range of IT Services for both home and business across Western Regional Victoria. We provide our services to customers in Ballarat, Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Melton, Daylesford, Castlemaine, Maryborough, Ararat, Stawell, Horsham, Hamilton, Warrnambool, Camperdown, Colac and other places and towns across this region.
