Bozo filter - Filter into a “holding” folder every email message for which you are not the sole “TO:” recipient. This filter includes lists, “CC:”s, “BCC:”s, and any number of other bulk-y messages that were never destined for you alone. Then you check that folder once a day, and create compensating rules as needed.

Lessons from Mr. Hand - One minute after a designated meeting time, the door to the meeting room closes, and latecomers ain’t welcome.

Remove the comfort - Related to the “no gadgets” rule, some groups are reportedly trying to reduce meeting time by making it less fun and comfortable to sit around for an hour or two. This can range from no longer “catering” meetings with food and water, to shutting off wi-fi, to more extreme measures, such as no-chair meetings.