People- vs. Project-Centric Email Workflow

Posted by Larry_in_Bangkok
Nov 30, 2021 at 06:50 AM

Ken wrote:
> My apologies if
>this post is a bit long or seems slightly OT, but I think that many
>regulars here will have some thoughts on this issue.

///

...Excellent post, Ken.
Thank you for taking your time to prepare it.

... I view this forum as a source of tools for people who organize ideas.
Outliners certainly are one of the prime tools for that, but not the only tool.

>When a person
>left, their email account was to be preserved, and if their replacement
>was reasonably sharp, they might have asked for access to that account
>so they had some history to reference if need be. In short, the
>messages were stored with the person.

... Have you considered a system of email aliases?

... No new software.
No programming.
No cost.
Negligible training time.
1/2 page handout of instructions.
And a heavy wood ruler for Ken to walk around and slap the knuckles of those who don’t follow instructions.