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We've all had those email threads that seem to resemble a ping pong match more than an effective discussion. You know, those emails that have 16 replies back and forth to a colleague that you can walk 10 steps to go talk to? I've had a couple where I've been tempted to pick up the phone and talk to someone, only to restrain myself from making direct contact in the name of efficiency (or stubborness). Email is supposed to increase our effectiveness, but sometimes I wonder. Recently, I started closing my email program for a couple hours at a time. Every time I do this, I've been amazed at the amount of work that I can accomplish. I've been so astonished at the results, that I've continued to schedule times in my week where there are no interruptions. I thought I was really onto something, something new that everyone should no about....YOU CAN TURN YOUR EMAIL OFF! It turns out many companies are encouraging their employees to do this. Here is a USA Today article describing what some are calling "e-mail-free". Posted by: Eric Jones

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