How To: Email Batching
You wouldn’t do your laundry every time you have a new pair of dirty socks…
Email is an excellent communication tool when used as intended – as an electronic message that doesn’t require an immediate response. When you train others to expect a response to email periodically (not immediately) you’ll gain the freedom to be more productive. We’ve found that batching email 3X per day (start of day, after lunch, before leaving) is very efficient.