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Mentioned in 171 episodes
A World Without Email
Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload
Book • 2021
In 'A World Without Email', Cal Newport argues that the constant digital communication, which he terms the 'hyperactive hive mind', has become a productivity disaster.
He contends that this workflow, driven by email and other messaging tools, reduces profitability, slows economic growth, and makes workers miserable.
Newport proposes a workplace where clear processes, not haphazard messaging, define task management.
He advocates for each person working on fewer tasks but doing them better, with significant investment in support to reduce administrative burdens.
The book lays out principles and concrete instructions for streamlining important communication and reducing the central role of inboxes and chat channels in the workplace.
He contends that this workflow, driven by email and other messaging tools, reduces profitability, slows economic growth, and makes workers miserable.
Newport proposes a workplace where clear processes, not haphazard messaging, define task management.
He advocates for each person working on fewer tasks but doing them better, with significant investment in support to reduce administrative burdens.
The book lays out principles and concrete instructions for streamlining important communication and reducing the central role of inboxes and chat channels in the workplace.
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Cal Newport when discussing a study on managing doctoral students using agile methodologies.
Cal Newport when discussing a study on managing doctoral students using agile methodologies.
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Mentioned by Cal Newport as one of his books discussing the impact of email on productivity and work.
Cal Newport as one of his books discussing the impact of email on productivity and work.1,872 snips
Ep. 329: The Tao of Cal
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book exploring the downsides of email and offering solutions for better email management.
Cal Newport as a book exploring the downsides of email and offering solutions for better email management.1,331 snips
Ep. 352: It’s Okay to Slow Down
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book that gives a case study of a healthcare group using a Kanban-style system.
Cal Newport as a book that gives a case study of a healthcare group using a Kanban-style system.1,327 snips
Ep. 344: You Are Not a Cog
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book he wrote about better ways to collaborate that will be less distracting.
Cal Newport as a book he wrote about better ways to collaborate that will be less distracting.1,285 snips
Ep. 355: Quit Social Media (For Real This Time)
