Key Takeaways “Dead by meetings” and “dead by emails” are the two main productivity killers — online video conferences can make this worse, not better, if poorly managed. Too many participants, poor audio/video quality, and failure to use the...
Key Takeaways Assistants are a productivity booster for managers when used correctly — abolishing them often forces managers into low-value tasks like booking travel or building charts. Managers who handle their own travel bookings and chart-building are, in Thorsten...
Key Takeaways The three main problems with digital file storage are: deleting data too rarely, lacking a well-thought-out filing system, and not thinking long-term about what to keep. A practical rule for taming digital clutter is the “1-2” rule: every...
Key Takeaways Trading time for money is a limiting business model for freelancers and knowledge workers; replacing it with a productised service unlocks higher income and more freedom. A “product called a service” (“Produkt ist Service”) means...
Key Takeaways Think in note systems, not note apps — the best system works across all your devices and operating systems so you are never locked into a dead end. Microsoft OneNote is the top recommendation for anyone already using Microsoft 365: it is free in that...
