Clear your inbox! You read that correctly. Zero it out; make it disappear. “But how will we manage administrative requirements without an inbox?” More efficiently, that’s how. It is a fair question, though. It was the same question I asked our Brigade Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO) when he suggested it during an obstacle course PT/mentoring session. Getting rid of my inbox was the single most liberating experience I have had thus far in command. Here’s how you do it.
Get Rid of Your Inbox!
An Admin TTP for Commanders
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C Co, 4-23 IN conducting a combined arms maneuver live fire. This is where leaders want to be, but if you don’t effectively manage your administrative systems you will find yourself with less time to train!