Key Takeaways The core principle of meaningful digitalization is “brain first, then technology” — technology should serve a clear purpose, not be adopted for its own sake. Push email is one of the biggest productivity killers in offices: constant...
Key Takeaways Digital notes in tools like Microsoft OneNote are superior to paper for searchability, availability across devices, and long-term archiving — paper still has a place for journaling and self-reflection. A note system only delivers its full value when...
Key Takeaways Thorsten Jekel’s book “Using Digital Tools Effectively” targets business users, managers and project managers who want to increase productivity with technology. The book is part of the Gabal “Digitales Lernen” series and is...
Key Takeaways Start with strategy, not tools: always switch on your brain before switching on new technology. Agree team-wide on which communication channels to use, then limit notifications to dedicated daily time blocks. Never store data exclusively on one device —...
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence is not new — it has existed since a conference in the 1950s, but tools like ChatGPT have made it dramatically more accessible and useful for everyday business tasks. The three main problems with AI adoption are: falling for the...
Key Takeaways Every social media presence must be individually designed — blanket statements about platforms being “dead” or “the best” are unreliable and should be tested personally. Facebook still reaches 68% of German internet users over 16,...
Key Takeaways The internet has replaced traditional print media, but the sheer volume of online information makes it increasingly difficult to find relevant, trustworthy content. Free online information often comes at a hidden cost: you pay with your attention...
Key Takeaways Online events are not inherently bad — 95% of them are simply produced poorly, lacking variety, proper framing, and professional direction. The biggest mistakes in online events include the “nose-hair perspective” (camera too low), poor...
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...
