careful in the number of mailing lists you subscribe, since they can quickly fill your daily inbox.

1) Voluntary subscriptions:

Rather than subscribing a service which sends you mails everyday, you should use the RSS feed wherever possible. This will keep your inbox lean and you will check the RSS feed, whenever the time is suitable for you.

2) Someone else put you on the list:

In companies your are inevitably part of mailing lists that others create - sometimes even without your permission. You should be very selective here and in case it does not add value to you ask the sender to remove your name from the distribution list.

 This is especially true when you are changing role or responsibility in your company. It might feel uncomfortable in the beginning but unsubscribing the mailing lists related to your previous role is a good step to let go and to focus on your new responsibility.

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Unwanted visitors

by Nicolas

Sometimes you might have to deal with unwanted visitors who came in spontaneously. There are a few rules on how to deal with them in a friendly manner but making sure that they will not steal too much of your time:

  • Do not offer them something to drink
  • Directly come to the point
  • Chose techniques how to close a conversation

Another possibility to immediately get rid of unwanted visitors is to agree on an appointment at a another time or - depending on their matter - to refer them to a colleague who might be able to help them too (or even better).

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