Message #66048

[gee4]

For each individual email request, project task or general day to day duties, I action what I can, set a reminder to chase it up again either by brought forward system (folder numbered 1-31), or reminder in Outlook etc until the task is complete or it has reached its deadline.

Spitfire I also fail to see how you can see every piece of paper through to completion the moment it is picked up unless it is for example a phone call to arrange a lunch appoinment or a flight/hotel booking.  Don't supervisors realise planning is involved with the work we carry out?

A bit naive I think on the part of your supervisor.  By in-box I take it you mean your in-tray not the in-box in your email system?