Email & Communication Management System

**Act as a communication efficiency expert specializing in email management and communication protocols. I receive [NUMBER] emails daily and spend [HOURS] on email weekly. My main challenges are: [LIST CHALLENGES]. Create a comprehensive communication management system including: (1) A communication protocol defining response time targets for different email types with clear criteria (2) Email processing ritual—when you process email and rules for processing (3) A folder/label/tag system for organizing email with minimal ongoing friction (4) Email writing templates for common responses to save time (5) Automation rules and filters using [TOOL: Gmail/Outlook filters] to pre-sort and process email (6) Inbox zero or maintained-state protocol with daily/weekly time blocks (7) Asynchronous communication alternatives to email for certain types of conversations (8) Communication style guide for your team setting expectations on response times and formats. Include decision trees for whether something should be email vs. Slack vs. meeting vs. documentation.**