Tag Archives: email

On Email Disclaimers

Posted on October 11, 2011 by D. Mark Jackson

On whether to create email disclaimers that have: no qualms about indulging in the more obnoxious trademarks of legalese, including but not limited to (i) the phrase “including but not limited to”, (ii) the use of “said” as an adjective, (iii) … Continue reading →

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An Overflowing Inbox Is Not A Kanban System

Posted on June 17, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

From David Allen (no link available): It is a residue from the industrial and agricultural world, I think, when the things to be done were much more physically self-evident. The “piles” in most offices nowadays seem just meager attempts to … Continue reading →

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Ninja Email Laws

Posted on February 25, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Time Management Ninja offers “9 Laws for Work Email.” They’re all worth checking out. My favorite is “Keep it Short,” with the suggestion that all emails be less than five lines long. But I particularly like this insight: Do not … Continue reading →

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Capture Clearinghouse

Posted on February 17, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

With the explosion of iPhone apps, note taking applications, and digital dictation software, there is (maybe literally) a million ways to capture ideas. Too many. A fundamental principle of GTD is to have a good system for capturing ideas whenever … Continue reading →

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Spring Clean Your Mailbox

Posted on February 15, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

I’m not immune from Exchange server warnings that my mailbox is approaching the limit. Time to clean it out again. This is the checklist I follow to get it done: I realize some of these folders need an explanation, something … Continue reading →

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Don't E-Disagree

Posted on February 10, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Here’s what Don Lents, chairman of Bryan Cave, has to say about electronic communications versus business travel: “You should never engage in a disagreement electronically,” Mr. Lents said he advises [lawyers at his firm]. “If you are going to disagree … Continue reading →

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Email Poka Yoke

Posted on February 9, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Judge Gerald Lebovits has an excellent article on email for lawyers in the New York State Bar Association Journal. It’s comprehensive. My favorite tip is this: Fill in the address box only when you’re ready to send. The ease of … Continue reading →

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