Siemens CEO Employs Minimalist Email Strategy, Skips Recurring Meetings

Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens and leader of the $256 billion German engineering company, has adopted a unique approach to managing his email inbox and meetings with direct reports. In an interview with Business Insider, he revealed that he keeps his inbox below 100 by replying to messages quickly with just 'OK' or 'No'. He also avoids scheduling recurring one-on-one meetings, instead encouraging his executives to come to him when needed. This emphasis on efficiency has been a key factor in Siemen's success under Busch's leadership, who joined the company in 1994 and became CEO in 2021.