11. HOW TO
ACHIEVE
INBOX ZERO
Can I solve
this problem?
new
email
Yes!
No.
Reply to client.
Solve problem.
Reply to client.
Set expectations.
Archive
Add to to-do list.
Assign it.
Add due date.
Archive
15. HOW MOST OF US MANAGE
OUR PRIORITIES
Write numberd ‘to-do’ list with
checkboxes and everything.
Finish off with a glass of wine.
Do all the stuff I need to do.
24. The ‘See Below’ Email
See below…
Boss Person
boss@company.com
____________________________
To: boss@company.com
From: unknownperson@enterprise.net
Good Morning, Boss Person!
How are the kids? Judging by your recent Facebook posts, I’d say your trip to Bermuda was the tops!
Anywho, I’m reaching out to give you an update on that project that you an I were working on exclusively.
You remember. Well, I’ve finally heard back from Fran and turns out…
25. The ‘ASAP’ Email
Hi!
Could you take care of this thing for me ASAP? I only ask because I know that nothing you’re working on
could possibly be more important than this task that I’ve just remembered.
Thanks!
Boss Person
boss@company.com
26. The Overreaction Email
Team member,
I can’t believe you let this slip through the cracks! Honestly, what were you thinking? I should have just
handled this myself and, trust, next time I will.
Boss Person
boss@company.com