The Productivity Show Productivity Tips for Managers (TPS588)
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Nov 24, 2025 This discussion is a treasure trove for managers wanting to boost their productivity. Learn how to pivot from drowning in email to mastering it with efficient frameworks. Discover the secret to shorter meetings and effective work-life balance. The hosts reveal how AI can enhance your multitasking without burnout. Plus, they share tips on building high-performing teams through trust and accountability. Get ready to transform your leadership style with actionable insights!
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Tame Email With Meetings And Short Responses
- Move status updates out of email by using daily stand-ups or a shared project hub so less gets lost in inboxes.
- Check email on a schedule and use short responses to stay responsive without killing deep work.
Process Every Email With A Quick Framework
- Apply a quick processing framework (do, delete, delegate, defer) for every email you open so nothing piles up.
- Use a two-minute (or shorter) rule: if it takes less than the threshold, do it immediately.
Tutorial Video Stopped Repeated Support Emails
- A project manager replaced repetitive customer-support emails with a quick tutorial video and knowledge-base article.
- That single change removed constant back-and-forth and sped up implementations.
Top 3 Productivity Resources
How to stop living in your inbox and start using email like a high-leverage manager instead of a help desk. 
A simple meeting shift that frees up focus time and makes your team like meetings more (yes, really). 
How AI note-takers let you “be” in two meetings at once — without burning out or missing crucial details. 
The underrated behaviors that quietly turn a group of individuals into a high-performing team. 
A low-friction way to build real accountability on your team without turning into a micromanager. 
The personal habits great managers use behind the scenes to stay sharp, organized, and credible.