Comments on: Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/ Itzy Sabo on Email Productivity Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:39:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Shari http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-35789 Shari Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:47:33 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-35789 Speaking of time, here is an excerpt from the article "How to Become More Time Conscious" Whakate.com, the life design online journal- "How to Become More Time Conscious" "Everybody thinks they’re working hard-yet most people actually only use 60% or less of their available work time. In a Microsoft study done in 2005, more than 38,000 people in 200 countries were asked about their individual productivity. It turned out that though they were arriving at work five days a week, they were only usefully using three days." http://www.whakate.com/lead-articles/how-to-become-more-time-conscious/ Speaking of time, here is an excerpt from the article “How to Become More Time Conscious” Whakate.com, the life design online journal-

“How to Become More Time Conscious”

“Everybody thinks they’re working hard-yet most people actually only use 60% or less of their available work time. In a Microsoft study done in 2005, more than 38,000 people in 200 countries were asked about their individual productivity. It turned out that though they were arriving at work five days a week, they were only usefully using three days.”

http://www.whakate.com/lead-articles/how-to-become-more-time-conscious/

]]> By: SpeakerSue http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-35713 SpeakerSue Tue, 06 May 2008 17:37:48 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-35713 Just found this and love it. This is equal to saying: "That's an idea" when the idea might be awful and you still want to keep the conversation going. Will pass this on in my blog, SpeakerSueSays. Thanks! SpeakerSue Just found this and love it. This is equal to saying: “That’s an idea” when the idea might be awful and you still want to keep the conversation going. Will pass this on in my blog, SpeakerSueSays. Thanks!
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]]> By: Email Overload and Reminders - The Nagless, Productive Way! | Projects Possible http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-35657 Email Overload and Reminders - The Nagless, Productive Way! | Projects Possible Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:02:03 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-35657 [...] recently read an article on Itzy Sabo's - Email Overload blog called Nagless Reminders.  The strategy that he outlines is actually great!  Rather than send a reminder of a committed [...] [...] recently read an article on Itzy Sabo’s – Email Overload blog called Nagless Reminders.  The strategy that he outlines is actually great!  Rather than send a reminder of a committed [...]

]]> By: CKPA » Nagless reminders via email http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-31307 CKPA » Nagless reminders via email Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:20:59 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-31307 [...] came across this great post recently which gives some great examples on how to deal with these types of people - [...] [...] came across this great post recently which gives some great examples on how to deal with these types of people – [...]

]]> By: TeacherHacks.com » Blog Archive » Nagless email reminders http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-25692 TeacherHacks.com » Blog Archive » Nagless email reminders Sat, 26 May 2007 18:19:34 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-25692 [...] this article explains, the trick is to reply to the promise at just the right time. If a fellow teacher or your [...] [...] this article explains, the trick is to reply to the promise at just the right time. If a fellow teacher or your [...]

]]> By: Vicki Davis http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-25359 Vicki Davis Tue, 22 May 2007 14:54:19 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-25359 Showing appreciation and showing the person that they are important to the success of the project - it is a wonderful tip. You could add the reason that their response is appreciated so that it holds more credibility. For instance, if you said "Ralph, thanks for your comments on this marketing letter - your command of the English language along with your quick wit will make it produce more hits on our website. I'm looking forward to your input. Vicki" Just make sure it is sincere and you'll develop a relationship that wont require any nagging at all. Showing appreciation and showing the person that they are important to the success of the project – it is a wonderful tip. You could add the reason that their response is appreciated so that it holds more credibility. For instance, if you said “Ralph, thanks for your comments on this marketing letter – your command of the English language along with your quick wit will make it produce more hits on our website. I’m looking forward to your input. Vicki” Just make sure it is sincere and you’ll develop a relationship that wont require any nagging at all.

]]> By: links for 2007-05-01 « Sandy’s blog http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-23879 links for 2007-05-01 « Sandy’s blog Tue, 01 May 2007 06:24:49 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-23879 [...] Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload “On Monday, your reply will arrive in David’s inbox, and will subtly remind him of his commitment at exactly the time that he planned to work on it.” A pearl of follow-up wisdom! (tags: email productivity iwantsandy reminder) [...] [...] Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload “On Monday, your reply will arrive in David’s inbox, and will subtly remind him of his commitment at exactly the time that he planned to work on it.” A pearl of follow-up wisdom! (tags: email productivity iwantsandy reminder) [...]

]]> By: tetsou http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-22042 tetsou Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:26:34 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-22042 Timing is everything in email. This should be a good trick to remember. Tetsou http://www.tetsou.co.uk Timing is everything in email. This should be a good trick to remember.

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]]> By: Bits and Pieces - March 16 « Ian’s Messy Desk http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21851 Bits and Pieces - March 16 « Ian’s Messy Desk Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:40:35 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21851 [...] Nagless Reminders – Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload. [...] [...] Nagless Reminders – Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload. [...]

]]> By: The Life of Ken » Blog Archive » Nagless reminders http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21572 The Life of Ken » Blog Archive » Nagless reminders Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:54:35 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21572 [...] or task, you don’t want to respond to them right away or constantly remind them or nag them. The key here is not to respond until the time arrives when they promised to work on [...] [...] or task, you don’t want to respond to them right away or constantly remind them or nag them. The key here is not to respond until the time arrives when they promised to work on [...]

]]> By: BizzyBlog » Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload « Email Overloaded http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21543 BizzyBlog » Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload « Email Overloaded Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:20:06 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21543 [...] Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload « E... [...] [...] Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload « E… [...]

]]> By: do.palicio.us /blog » links for 2007-03-06 http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21485 do.palicio.us /blog » links for 2007-03-06 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 04:19:56 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21485 [...] Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload « E... Interesting. A lifehack blog on email productivity. (tags: Blogs Lifehacks) [...] [...] Nagless Reminders — Get the Recipient to Respond On Time and Cut Through their Email Overload « E… Interesting. A lifehack blog on email productivity. (tags: Blogs Lifehacks) [...]

]]> By: Rob http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21465 Rob Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:30:25 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21465 Great little trick! You can make you reply now and use the Outlook Option: do not send before... and use the exact date/time to send the message. You can also add a flag to your message (flag-icon) before sending and use a reminder date. This will then pop-up at the receivers end!! Little known secret, removed in Office 2007. Great little trick! You can make you reply now and use the Outlook Option: do not send before… and use the exact date/time to send the message.

You can also add a flag to your message (flag-icon) before sending and use a reminder date. This will then pop-up at the receivers end!! Little known secret, removed in Office 2007.

]]> By: Michael's Thoughts http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21447 Michael's Thoughts Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:55:09 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21447 <strong>Daily Report, Mar 5</strong> Team Collaboration Open-Xchange and 1 Daily Report, Mar 5

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]]> By: Carry http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21419 Carry Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:56:22 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21419 Wow, what an excellent idea; I can't wait to try it. I'd like to add one tip for Outlook users: You can save yourself the hassle of having to remember when to send the "thanks" note by replying immediately and setting a specific date and time for your message to be sent. After you compose your message, click the Options button on the toolbar. Under "Delivery options," click the "Do not deliver before" box and choose a date and time. Click close and address and send e-mail normally. After you click the "Send" button, Outlook puts your mail into its Outbox. It will sit there until the time and date specified and, if Outlook is running, be sent normally. If Outlook isn't running, it will sit there until the next time Outlook is launched. Wow, what an excellent idea; I can’t wait to try it.

I’d like to add one tip for Outlook users: You can save yourself the hassle of having to remember when to send the “thanks” note by replying immediately and setting a specific date and time for your message to be sent.

After you compose your message, click the Options button on the toolbar. Under “Delivery options,” click the “Do not deliver before” box and choose a date and time. Click close and address and send e-mail normally.

After you click the “Send” button, Outlook puts your mail into its Outbox. It will sit there until the time and date specified and, if Outlook is running, be sent normally. If Outlook isn’t running, it will sit there until the next time Outlook is launched.

]]> By: loseweightwithme http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21404 loseweightwithme Sat, 03 Mar 2007 13:57:25 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21404 Great tip. I've got 2 people at work that I can't wait to try this out on! I look forward to your next tip. Brian Great tip.

I’ve got 2 people at work that I can’t wait to try this out on! I look forward to your next tip.

Brian

]]> By: Getting people to email you back, » Kwotem http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21398 Getting people to email you back, » Kwotem Sat, 03 Mar 2007 06:19:39 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21398 [...] an excellent little article on how to get people to email your back. very very sneaky sir http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cu... [...] [...] an excellent little article on how to get people to email your back. very very sneaky sir http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cu... [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21390 Lisa Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:43:42 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21390 Well, I've done that and then have been accused of waiting for the last minute to remind someone. Face it, there is no way to win when having to remind people to do their jobs properly. If the proper work ethic is not in their genetic makeup, ANY reminder, whether it is kind, sweet, understanding, on the proper day, or the day before, or the day afer, is going to be considered nagging at best, and harrassment at worst. Been there, done that! Nice try though. Well, I’ve done that and then have been accused of waiting for the last minute to remind someone. Face it, there is no way to win when having to remind people to do their jobs properly. If the proper work ethic is not in their genetic makeup, ANY reminder, whether it is kind, sweet, understanding, on the proper day, or the day before, or the day afer, is going to be considered nagging at best, and harrassment at worst.

Been there, done that! Nice try though.

]]> By: Need to remind people what they owe you? « Credit Union Indirect Lending http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21387 Need to remind people what they owe you? « Credit Union Indirect Lending Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:01:40 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21387 [...] Indirect Lending — carnaman @ 2:01 pm A good article on how to remind without nagging. Nagless Reminders are set by not sending the response until the time that the respondee needs to be reminded. For [...] [...] Indirect Lending — carnaman @ 2:01 pm A good article on how to remind without nagging. Nagless Reminders are set by not sending the response until the time that the respondee needs to be reminded. For [...]

]]> By: madamemuffled http://email-overloaded.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21375 madamemuffled Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:11:24 +0000 http://itzy.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nagless-reminders-get-the-recipient-to-respond-on-time-and-cut-through-their-email-overload/#comment-21375 This seems so logical, yet I've never thought of it! Thanks for the tip! This seems so logical, yet I’ve never thought of it!
Thanks for the tip!

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