Problems with manage by email
Over the past few decades, email has become the cornerstone of business communication. While there are many benefits to this form of communication, email-based management is not without its challenges that can impact business performance.
One major problem is information overload: many employees receive up to 50-100 emails per day, making it difficult to filter and communicate important information. This not only causes stress, but can also reduce productivity. In addition, the time-consuming nature of responding to emails can push important tasks to the back of the queue, increasing time management challenges.
Email can also cause communication problems. Misunderstandings and confusion can arise, especially when there are multiple issues in a single email exchange. There are also security concerns with email, such as data breaches, cybercrime or malware. It is therefore important to understand the importance of email security and protection.
Email-centric communication is an additional issue in maintaining work-life balance. Many employees receive emails outside of working hours, making it difficult to separate work and personal life. In the long run, this can lead to burnout. Email also limits teamwork and collaboration, which often works better with other tools such as chat applications or project management systems.
It is also important to remember that the effectiveness of email also depends on the email culture of the organisation. Inefficient email practices, such as excessive emailing or unnecessary copying, further reduce the effectiveness of email. Organisations need to be aware of this and take care to develop effective communication techniques.
Overall, email management presents a number of challenges. Organisations need to turn to new strategies and tools to improve the effectiveness of their communications and support the productivity and well-being of their employees. Alternative communication tools and respect for work-life balance can be key to achieving these goals.