Dealing with too much email? Below are some simple email protocols to help gain some efficiency and become more productive.

1. Use the SUBJECT Line! Sending an email with a blank subject line often leads to the message being ignored.
2. Can you fit your entire message in the subject line? Use the subject line coupled with EOM. If you can convey the entire message in less than 160 characters or so, put the whole message in the subject line and end with [EOM]. This keeps the recipient from having to actually open an e-mail (especially useful on Blackberry and other mobile devices). Example: Please note that the conference call today at 3 p.m. is in the main conference room [EOM]
3. Is no reply required? Use NRR. Example: Notes from the conference call are attached. [NRR]
4. Is an action required? Use AR. Example: Need a decision on invites for the lunch meeting. [AR]
5. Is your message simply an FYI? Use FYI in the subject line so that the recipient knows they can review the email at their convenience. This can be useful when forwarding emails. Example: [FYI] FW: Proposal for ABC Corp