Thriving Leaders Podcast From Busy to Effective: Mastering Team Productivity with Dermot Crowley
In this Thriving Leaders Podcast I meet with Dermot Crowley—productivity expert, bestselling author, and founder of Adapt Productivity.
Dermot’s practical and people-focused approach to productivity has reshaped how thousands of professionals manage their time and teams. In this episode, we dive into the critical habits and systems that allow leaders and teams to perform at their best—without burning out.
We explore what causes teams to get bogged down in busy work and how they can reclaim their time and energy through smarter collaboration, clear communication, and prioritisation that actually works.
This conversation is full of actionable strategies to help leaders go beyond individual productivity and build team cultures that thrive on clarity, consistency, and effectiveness.
In this episode, we cover:
– The two types of productivity erosion and how to prevent them
– Why individual systems matter just as much as team tools
– How to make work visible and reduce friction in collaboration
– The three productivity cultures that shape every team's success
– Simple shifts to streamline meetings, emails, and communication
One of my favourite takeaways? “Make work visible.” Whether it’s through Asana, Planner, or another tool, clear visibility helps teams align, prioritise, and collaborate without chaos.
Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to leading teams, you’ll find actionable gems that can transform the way your team works—starting tomorrow.
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