Communication
Thank You for Spamming Me, Nobull
The company's incessant spam made me make a long-overdue change.
Tag: Slack
Posts on this topic examine the best internal collaboration hub on the planet.
Higher Education
Three Freelancing Models
Thoughts on a few ways to make a living for yourself.
Communication
Notion and Slack for ... Relationship Management?
Spreadsheets and group chats no longer cut it. The gap between work and personal applications is shrinking.
AI
On AI, Priorities, and Product Development
Thoughts on ignoring a popular product's glaring weakness to pursue sexy new features.
Collaboration
Why I'm All-in on Notion
Thoughts on my favorite no-code tool these days.
Future of Work
Overcoming FOBE and the Multi-Tool Problem
You may use a variety of low-code/no-code apps. Think about ways to track them cohesively.
AI
Collaboration, AI, and the Long Game
Thoughts on giving people a pass.
AI
Can ChatGPT improve collaboration?
My head is spinning with possibilities.
Collaboration
On Calendly Etiquette
When egos, tech, and the desire for efficiency collide.
AI
Simon's Laws of Interorganizational Communication and Collaboration
Project charters are meaningless unless people, you know, actually follow them. Sadly, this isn't always the case.
Future of Work
Work Visualized: Before and After Covid
My attempt to succinctly sum up the massive changes that have taken place.
Collaboration
Slack Continues Its Assault on Multi-Tasking and Manual Work
No, yesterday's updates won't eliminate multi-tasking. Make no mistake, though: Users will spend less time toggling between and among disparate applications.
Collaboration
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.
Collaboration
How Author Indecision Leads to Missed Opportunities
Thoughts on the downsides of dithering while writing a topical business book—or paying someone to do it for you.
Future of Work
My Favorite Resources on the Future of Work
How I stay current on this fascinating topic.
Collaboration
On Collaboration Tools, Interview Litmus Tests, and Higher Education
Flip the script and interview the interviewers.
AI
Solving Tool Overload and the Search Dilemma
More tech isn't the solution. Pick a lane and stay in it.
Collaboration
Thoughts on Slack Clips
Another valuable edition—and feature that makes the comparison to e-mail even more absurd.