Jan 02 2017 44 mins 376
Mike and Thanh break down their productivity predictions for 2017, and discuss how the future of inboxes, notifications, and the Internet of Things will take shape over the next year. Get Podcast Updates Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. Cheat Sheet Why the term “productivity” is such a buzzword and a brief look back at the history of the productivity industryHow productivity has changed in the last decade and what it will look like going forwardWhy cross-platform solutions will be so important in 2017 (and beyond)What you should look for when choosing a task managerHow the way you monitor inboxes (and which ones) will change in the futureWhy hacking email for task management is not a good approachHow to deal with and tame all the different notifications you getWhy people tend to become overcommitted with their timeWhy email is so inefficient when it comes to collaboration and what tools you should use insteadHow lifestyle productivity will become more important as we become more connectedHow the future will feature overwhelming options and what criteria to use when you decide what tools you’re going to use 8 Productivity Predictions Cross-platform solutions will become even more importantMore inboxes to monitor the more we move onlineNon-traditional approaches to email as people try to hack it to make it more manageableInformation (and notification) overload with the rise of connected wearablesMore business, but less effectivenessIncreased use of instant messaging (i.e. HipChat or Slack)Breakthrough in the Internet of Things (IoT)More opportunities to be distracted by “shiny new objects” Links OmnifocusAmazon Go videoHipchatSlackAEDojo.com If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how.
