In Defense of Slack
Cal Newport is a smart dude whose new book is based upon two fundamental misconceptions.
Category: Technology
Early Thoughts on Microsoft Viva
The company is going all-in on the Hub-Spoke Model of Collaboration.
How Many Slack Channels Do You Need?
In this quick video, I answer this frequently asked question.
When Client Training Expectations and Reality Collide
Spotting red flags for custom classes.
Ruminations on the Future of Work
What might typical work day look like in 2028?
Obliviousness in Higher Education
Some schools’ actions are downright absurd.
Thoughts on Zoom’s New Presentation-Sharing Features
It’s a step in the right direction but it’s not quite where it needs to be yet.
Why I’m Psyched About mmhmm
The startup may very well change how we deliver presentations—a welcome change indeed.
Thoughts on Slack Connect
Communication among employees in different organizations is now more robust and easier than ever.
CMU Webinar on Remote Work
An interactive Q&A on how to use today’s most popular collaboration tools.
My New Book
Analytics: The Agile Way—my eighth book—is out.
Featured Talk: How to Create a Culture of Analytics
A 50-minute talk about Big Data and what we can learn from Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and Google.
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