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More on Communication…Evaluate the Use of Email
Written by Buddy Hobart on November 11th, 2009
Tip for leaders: reevaluate the use of email. In Gen Y Now we discuss not sending “work-a-holic” messages. Given the change in hand held devices, we now need to look at when we do send emails to our employees (not just Gen Y). Not so long ago, folks received their email when they fired up their computers. With mobile devices being what they are now, your coworkers can (and do) receive these emails in real time. This can send very powerful and unintended messages.
Are you looking for an immediate response? Do you expect your coworkers to be working “24/7”? Are you setting the wrong example? Do you proclaim “work/life balance” and then send an unbalanced (and unintended) message?
I think it is worth a few minutes for all leaders to consider how they may be unintentionally undermining their leadership. If you are sending messages in off hours, and receiving a response in off hours, take a moment to ask yourself if you are “practicing what you preach”. Technology is constantly changing, and the best leaders take the time to see if they are in alignment and adapting as necessary.
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