Topic: E-Communication
I often hear from administrators that one of the most exhausting aspects of the job today is the expectation that they will be available 24/7. And, when asked to identify the problematic forms of communication, email is high on the list of culprits.
I am completely sympathetic about this particular issue and always advise doing what they can to reign in the email monster, along with one or two suggestions.
A post today on lifehacker gives a series of really good suggestions. They target business people, but will work well for administrators as well. For example, set rules about email-to-phone call escalation (when one topic generates four emails, pick up the phone) or stop using your email box as a to-do list. Hmmmm...gues I need to heed that one! Here's the link.
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