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That’s one of the problems I have with some of the “productivity culture” blogs (and podcasts). They’re great for independents, very small businesses and executives who have that level of control. If I told my boss that I was only available during certain “office hours” to accept meetings, I’d quickly be out of a job.
No, the best that I can do that fits in the work culture is to block out a few “GTD” (actually I call them “GSD/Get Shit Done”)hours at strategic times during the week.

I want to point out that I do attempt Inbox Zero because it’s a method for dealing with a problem that’s within my control but also within “normal” working parameters.

> I struggle with colleagues who don't even both checking if the spot is available.

I had the same issue in my last job at a large enterprise. What I found out was that many people actually didn't know how to use that feature.

I guess you mean "bother".

If so, I do not bother to decline such a meeting, I just do not show up.