How to Manage Communication Overload

> Just Say No

- to procrastination
- to time wasters
- to interruptions
- to unnecessary phone calls, emails
- to people who don’t value your time, contributions or insight

> Prioritize & strategize to achieve success

> Eliminate what isn’t absolutely necessary

> Streamline & bulk similar tasks

> Complete difficult work during peak performance hours (we’re all different)

> Set deadlines … and stick to them!

> Plan ahead & expect the unexpected

> Offer timely responses
- use mode that works best for you … email/text/phone
- the key is to RESPOND and not let things fall between the cracks

> Strive for 80%+ completion and satisfaction rate (all projects/issues)

> Provide updates, obtain extensions & revise deadlines (if possible)

> Work to better manage time, resources & projects to achieve long-term goals

> Opt-out of what isn’t vital to your career/personal success

> Clear your “in box” each day

> Relinquish guilt of not being able to do it all … tomorrow is a new day!

>> MI