Melissa Garner, the Director of IT Governance, Policy & Strategy at the Oregon Department of Education, shares her passion for productivity. She highlights the importance of shared calendars for family coordination and enhancing remote work communications. Garner discusses her unique GTD system in OneNote, adapting productivity techniques to navigate life changes after overcoming leukemia. Additionally, she dives into blending digital and paper organization for optimal task management, emphasizing how motivation plays a crucial role in workplace productivity.