Too many L&D professionals and people managers are drowning in email, with no time left for the strategic work that really matters.
In this video, Deane and Lee share clear, practical tools to help you take back control. Whether you’re dealing with constant interruptions, overloaded inboxes, or the pressure to respond instantly, watching this video could shift your whole approach.
No jargon. No “just try harder” advice. Just simple ideas that work.
What you’ll learn:
- Why email overload happens (and what to do about it)
- The “One Touch Rule” for managing messages efficiently
- Practical ways to set boundaries and reduce decision fatigue
Try this right now
Once you’ve watched the video, put the One Touch Rule into action right away. It’s a simple decision tree that helps you clear email fast and avoid the mental mafia of mess in your inbox:
Here’s how it works:
Do it – quick enough to finish in two minutes? Just do it now
Delegate it – forward it to someone better placed to act
Defer it – if it needs more time, schedule it immediately and tag it in your system
Delete it – if it doesn’t serve you or your team
Want more than a quick win?
Our focused 3‑hour Getting Your Inbox to Zero workshop is ideal for people leaders like you: L&D, Talent, Ops professionals who need real time and headspace back.