Phil Simon
Despite what many software vendors claim, they are neither necessary nor sufficient to deliver the goods.
Category: Technology
“Technology is wonderful when it isn’t in the way.”
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Category: Technology
Slack and Its Ilk Shine a Light on Organizational Problems. Be Thankful.
Internal collaboration hubs can quickly manifest thorny cultural issues. That’s exactly why some leaders oppose them. Big mistake.
On Collaboration Tools, Interview Litmus Tests, and Higher Education
Flip the script and interview the interviewers.
Solving Tool Overload and the Search Dilemma
More tech isn’t the solution. Pick a lane and stay in it.
Thoughts on Slack Clips
Another valuable edition—and feature that makes the comparison to e-mail even more absurd.
The world of work isn’t returning to its pre-Covid state. Why should your tech?
Yeah, we want things to return to normal. Tech-wise, however, that mind-set is a mistake.
Reimagining Collaboration 10-Packs Available
Get ten copies of the book for $100.
On Collaboration, E-Mail, and the Discman
A parallel between antiquated tools.
On the Parallels Between Collaboration Hubs and Smartphones
A useful analogy to unleash the true power of Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
In Which I Stitch Together Booleans, Books, and Influence
Yeah, the three concepts are related.