Do not 

1. ​Use as a task list 

2. Use for updates and status

3. Use for Cover Yourself

 

Do​

1. Include only people required to respond to you

2. Be aware of HIPPA and other restrictions

3. Get off all the lists that don't the first point 1

4. Use Task list managers like Trello or One Note

5. Keep status, updates, etc in shared documents

6. Leave work each night with an empty In Box

7. Let me show you how to do this as an organization