Ep 248: Workplace Challenges - Improvements

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Feb 28, 2024

In this conversation with Eric Mack, a technology coach and advisor, listeners dive into the pitfalls of modern workplace practices. Mack shares his 8 Practices of Intentionally Productive Work, challenging the status quo of unproductive tools and methods. They discuss the chaos created by excessive productivity tools and the cognitive costs of distractions, urging a strategic approach to technology. Also on the table is a survey designed to uncover key frustrations and work styles, helping professionals reclaim their focus and productivity.

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ANECDOTE

Forced Mind-Like Water

Eric Mack describes his "forced mind-like water" experience after a severe COVID-19 hospitalization.
He lost short-term memory, relying on post-it notes for simple cues, but gained a sense of present moment focus.

INSIGHT

Broken Workplace

The modern workplace is broken because constant connectivity and tools hinder deep thought.
Frequent, unproductive meetings, information overload, and constant distractions drain energy and productivity.

ADVICE

Note-Taking for Interruptions

Take notes to track your progress before interruptions.
This practice allows you to efficiently resume work and minimizes the negative impact of context switching.

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For many, the workplace is broken. We may not realize it, but our tools can shape us in unproductive ways, and we've become conditioned to accept this as normal. In this recording, David Allen and John Forrister talk With Eric Mack about his 8 Practices of Intentionally Productive Work, which provide a framework to help you shift your mindset and uplevel your work.

To help people better understand the relationship between their knowledge, methods, and tools, Eric's doing a survey on workstyles and key frustrations. We encourage the GTD community to participate. We did, and found it helpful to us in understanding how we work, what we can do to improve, and more.

Key Frustrations and Work Styles Survey

Eric Mack Company

eProductivity

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