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forces everyone to stop and think about the big picture. Your team leaders need to buy in to the benefits of taking control of the demands on their time. Pay close attention to the work coming your way, and always challenge yourself to determine if it’s work that can be delegated.
THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB In managing my time and controlling chaos, I have a few
tools at my disposal. I use Outlook to communicate with everyone. I work on the zero inbox principle. The best kept secret, from Microsoft, is called OneNote, and it is my savior for keeping track of all projects for my team. As you may have guessed, my team is required to use OneNote too. Items that require my attention are put into OneNote and prioritized, allowing me to keep my inbox empty (most of the time). I use my calendar to schedule my time for working on priority items (such as writing this article!). Outlook tasks are a useful way to keep control of smaller
Dick Jensen is the Director of Technology at Goodmans LLP. He has over 20 years of experience working for law firms. An enthusiastic member of ILTA, Dick has spoken at conferences, been a Volunteer City Rep, the Peer Group Vice President for Elite and is currently serving as the Treasurer on ILTA’s Board of Directors. He can be reached at djensen@goodmans.ca.
items that don’t require me to block off an hour, but still need attention in a timely manner.
Regardless of your methods, taking control of the chaos that likely governs your life puts you on a path toward success and peace of mind. Start today! ILTA
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