Technology use in e-discovery isn’t a new topic. That’s the problem—sometimes experience can make us resistant to new ways of doing things because we already know how to get from start to finish with search terms and linear document review. As technology continues to evolve and collective knowledge about its application in e-discovery expands, this could mean missing out on cost- and time-saving uses available in technology we already know.

Consider cultivating a beginner’s mindset to challenge assumptions about technology and its use. Then, apply this mindset to how you select and use technology in e-discovery. Employing a beginner’s mindset doesn’t mean casting aside existing knowledge and experience, but it does mean questioning assumptions developed over time about what technology can do and getting curious about what else technology can offer in your matters. That could lead to using analytics to get to existing key content quickly, rather than hoping your search terms locate the key documents fast enough.