Save time filing and finding emails

There is a huge stress with disorganisation and there is also a cost to being disorganised.

Carolee Cannata

The way you folder (or don’t folder) emails is part of your email DNA fingerprint, as highlighted in the Introduction. In seven out of ten cases, I find that there is a direct correlation between the state of a person’s desk or workspace and their inbox. This chapter covers:

  • the pros and cons of using folders to park your emails
  • what makes an effective folder structure
  • guidelines and templates for implementing your own folder structure
  • tips on how to start and keep on track.

To folder or not to folder …

There are those who meticulously ...

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