Email Management and Task Conversion Template
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In the non-profit and social services sector, HMIS Project Managers often face an overwhelming volume of emails. This template helps you convert emails into manageable tasks, ensuring that no crucial communication is overlooked. By setting up filters, reviewing and prioritizing emails daily, and converting them into actionable tasks, you can effectively manage your workload.
Follow the step-by-step guide to set up an efficient email management system, track task progress, and conduct regular reviews to keep your system optimized. Enhance your email communication and train your team for better results.
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Proposed Tasks
High Priority Emails
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Task 1: Set up email filters
☐ Identify important senders and keywords ☐ Set up filters to categorize incoming emails -
Task 13: Weekly review of email management system
☐ Review if the system is working effectively ☐ Make necessary adjustments -
Task 14: Monthly review of email management system
☐ Review if the system is working effectively ☐ Make necessary adjustments -
Task 15: Quarterly review of email management system
☐ Review if the system is working effectively ☐ Make necessary adjustments -
Task 16: Annual review of email management system
☐ Review if the system is working effectively ☐ Make necessary adjustments -
Task 17: Training on email management for team
☐ Develop training material ☐ Conduct training sessions -
Task 18: Review team's email management
☐ Check if team is following the system ☐ Provide feedback and support -
Task 19: Improve email communication
☐ Develop guidelines for effective email communication ☐ Train team on the guidelines -
Task 2: Daily email review and prioritization
☐ Review new emails ☐ Prioritize based on urgency and importance ☐ Move to respective quadrants -
Task 20: Implement email management software
☐ Research and identify suitable software ☐ Implement and train team on the software -
Task 3: Convert high priority emails into tasks
☐ Identify required actions from emails ☐ Create tasks with clear objectives and deadlines -
Task 4: Allocate time for task completion
☐ Schedule time for task completion in calendar ☐ Ensure adequate time is allocated for each task -
Task 5: Track task progress and completion
☐ Update task status regularly ☐ Mark tasks as completed once done
Medium Priority Emails
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Task 6: Convert medium priority emails into tasks
☐ Identify required actions from emails ☐ Create tasks with clear objectives and deadlines -
Task 7: Allocate time for task completion (Medium Priority)
☐ Schedule time for task completion in calendar ☐ Ensure adequate time is allocated for each task -
Task 8: Track task progress and completion (Medium Priority)
☐ Update task status regularly ☐ Mark tasks as completed once done
Low Priority Emails
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Task 10: Allocate time for task completion (Low Priority)
☐ Schedule time for task completion in calendar ☐ Ensure adequate time is allocated for each task -
Task 11: Track task progress and completion (Low Priority)
☐ Update task status regularly ☐ Mark tasks as completed once done -
Task 9: Convert low priority emails into tasks
☐ Identify required actions from emails ☐ Create tasks with clear objectives and deadlines
Non-urgent / Non-essential Emails
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Task 12: Review non-essential emails
☐ Identify if any action is required ☐ If yes, move to appropriate quadrant ☐ If no, archive or delete