Mark Blasini


Methods Toolbox

Work/Career

Systems

Method: Inbox Zero
Description:
  1. Unnecessary emails are deleted.
  2. Emails needing me to do something get moved to task manager and "Awaiting Me" folder.
  3. Emails where I'm expecting reply go to "Awaiting Reply" folder.
  4. Emails where task is complete move to "Resolved" and checked off task manager.
  5. Emails that contain useful info that I wish to keep get moved to sublabel under "References" folder.

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Tactics/Techniques

Method: Show, Then Propose
Description: Before proposing an idea, I like to show a mock-up. People are very quick to disagree with an idea before they've even experienced it. Show them the idea first, then propose implementing it. This gives them something clear to work with or against. Plus, it also reduces resistance from the question: "Well, how much work is this going to take?" If you've already done most of the work, it'll be easier to accept.