Or He Could Get A Trapper Keeper
Dave's new job, like lots of jobs, requires him to keep track of many different projects. In the span of one meeting, he might get comments and instruction on 10 different deals. This is a far cry from the law firm model, where an associate typically go into a meeting for one case only. In a law firm, you have the luxury of a separate legal pad (so that's why they're called that!) for each case, and grab the right one as you head into any given meeting.
Dave can't really bring 10 legal pads and flip among them during his multi-project meetings, so he's trying to figure out how to keep his notes on separate projects straight.
Perhaps it wasn't the most helpful idea, but I suggested he go to a trusty old school Pee Chee folder.
Bonus: If the legal team is asked to provide arithmetical support, he can refer to the multiplication table on the inside pocket.
He rejected my Pee Chee idea.
I'm not sure what Dave's been doing for notes, actually. But he's probably appreciate any ideas, if you're willing to share.
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Spiral Bound notebook with 5 sections of like 50 pages of lined paper with a pocket between each section..also available in 1 and 3 subject
Highly recommend them!
Posted by: Dan | May 07, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Theres the link...oh yeah the 2008 model has a fabric sleeve over that unsightly metal spring!
Apparently Tim Gunn came and said "make it work!"
Posted by: Dan | May 07, 2008 at 10:55 PM
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I am awesome!
Posted by: Dan | May 07, 2008 at 10:56 PM
I think he should walk in with a little recorder and thrust it into people's faces (a la reporter style) when they're talking.
In my mind this is REALLY FUCKING FUNNY!!!!
;)
Posted by: Word Perv | May 08, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Oh yes, I agree with Dan. It's what I use at work and I have like 3056 different projects going on at the same time so I have 5 of those notebooks.
Posted by: melati | May 08, 2008 at 09:57 AM
He could get one of those fat ball point pens that has four different colors of ink and just click back and forth.
I have a Pee Chee folder in my office at home right now!
Posted by: TasterSpoon | May 08, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Just catching up. Trapper Keeper...that takes me back. Do they still make those bad boys?
Posted by: Chris Cactus | May 21, 2008 at 09:09 AM