Here’s what I do. I use gmail and through labels and filters keep my Inbox almost empty – that is, make sure that the Inbox is less than one browser window’s worth – 50 entries. That way the emails staring me in the face are ones I need to do something with.
Also: if there’s an invitation I just put it on my calendar (GCal) immediately, even with a “tentative” note or whatever. That way I can archive the message and it is on my calendar, not in my Inbox.
NAYY with Google tools, I just personally love them.
