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> Outlook rules. You will receive far more e-mail that you can actually manage. I only have three types of simple Outlook rules. First, for each Discussion list
by shoo 7y ago
> Outlook rules. You will receive far more e-mail that you can actually manage. I only have three types of simple Outlook rules. First, for each Discussion list, I create a separate rule and folder. Second, I create a priority rule such that any e-mail from my manager or above goes directly to my INBOX (which triggers notifications). Third, everything else goes to a folder called Quiet, which I only check periodically (notifications suppressed).
I'm interested to hear about other rules or techniques to reduce distractions & noise from work comms.
- ahelwer 7y agoI have a folder cathartically-named "useless bullshit" into which around 50% of my emails are automatically routed and never read. Also any email with a DL in the BCC field is automatically routed to the trash.
- signal11 7y agoThis rule works well for some people if your manager and coworkers buy into it: Emails where you’re cc’d or bcc’d end up in a “quiet” or “lower-priority” folder. A slightly expanded version of this is described here: https://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheThreeMostImportantOutlookRulesForProcessingMail.aspx https://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheThreeMostImportantOutlookR... If it’s urgent, people can IM or @mention you on Slack, or just call or walk over.
- duxup 7y agoDrowning in mail at a job I made a list of people I wanted mail from. Everything else went into a folder called "LOL" in truth it was short for "look over later" but I enjoyed the double entendre.