• Do. If the email is actionable and takes under two minutes, then do the task ASAP.
• Delegate. Forward the right tasks to the right people.
• Defer. Reply to the message at a better time.
• Delete emails that are not important or that you can del...

Have someone screen your messages. They can separate the important messages from the less important. You can hire a virtual assistant to handle this job.

Another option would be to use tools to sort and declutter your inbox so that only important emails come through. 

Create a new operating model for your organization’s emails. This should include:

• Knowing when to email vs. communicating in other ways. 
• Embracing other platforms for collaborating and communicating. Use internal messaging services to connect with your team quickly.

• Have a clear and specific subject line to let the recipient know what the email is about without opening it.
• Always be a professional. Never write with emotion or overuse exclamation marks.
• Proofread. Ensure that the message is brief and makes sense to av...

Only respond to yesterday’s emails -- unless they’re urgent. 

To avoid filling the email box of staff members, only CC the relevant parties. Ask your team to respond to you individually instead of using the reply-to-all button.