Designing Schools EP#115 | How to Reduce Digital Debt with Jakob Knutzen CEO of Butter
In this episode we explore the concept of digital debt—a term highlighted in a 2023 report by Microsoft, referring to the accumulation of unread emails, unattended meetings, and unchecked notifications. Unlike financial debt, clearing digital debt requires strategic time and focus investment.
Sabba is joined by Jakob Knutzen, CEO and Co-Founder of Butter, an innovative platform designed to make online sessions more engaging and productive, offering tools for preparation, execution, and recap, all in one place.
Key Topics:
Digital Debt and Its Impact: The conversation opens with an exploration of digital debt, its comparison to financial debt, and how it affects our daily lives. Sabba highlights the necessity of addressing this modern challenge with intention and strategy.
The Power of Facilitation: Jakub shares his insights on facilitation as a critical human skill in the digital age, emphasizing its role in guiding people not just physically but intellectually and emotionally. This skill is increasingly valuable in a world where AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming ubiquitous.
Empathy and Innovation in Education: The discussion delves into the importance of empathy in creating cultures of innovation. Sabba reflects on how listening and understanding are foundational for designing solutions that truly meet people's needs, underscoring the human touch in education and facilitation.
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- Website: designingschools.org
- LinkedIn: Dr. Sabba Quidwai
- Instagram: @designing_schools
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