PHIL SIMON
Phil Simon
Thoughts on ignoring a popular product’s glaring weakness to pursue sexy new features.
Posts Tagged as: Slack
Posts Tagged as: Slack
Why I’m All in on Notion
Thoughts on my favorite no-code tool these days.
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.
Collaboration, AI, and the Long Game
Thoughts on giving people a pass.
Can ChatGPT improve collaboration?
My head is spinning with possibilities.
On Calendly Etiquette
When egos, tech, and the desire for efficiency collide.
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.
Work Visualized: Before and After Covid
My attempt to succinctly sum up the massive changes that have taken place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How One Company Reimagined Collaboration
A simple—yet brilliant—strategy to tame notifications.