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Answer three questions to make remote work productive for your company

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 19 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
💼 Business Management Remote work Productivity Team Dynamics Corporate culture
  1. It's important for companies to measure performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. This helps make sure everyone is contributing to their goals.
  2. Culture matters a lot in remote work. A strong culture can keep workers connected and motivated, even when they are not in the same physical space.
  3. Employee satisfaction is key. Happy employees are usually more productive, so companies should focus on what makes their workers feel valued and fulfilled.

RDEL #3: The top productivity factors for engineers

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
💼 Business Productivity Engineering Leadership Research Management
  1. Developer productivity is not just about technical tools, but non-technical factors play a significant role.
  2. The top three productivity factors for engineers were found to be non-technical in nature.
  3. Managers aiming to enhance developer productivity should prioritize communication with developers to understand their needs and preferences.

RDEL #10: How much does task significance improve performance?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 19 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
💼 Business Leadership Research Engineering Productivity Empathy
  1. Connecting work with impact significantly improves performance. Demonstrated impact on performance by showing employees how their work benefits others.
  2. Engineers can lose empathy for the significance of their work especially on internal-facing teams. Engineering managers must find ways to connect engineering work with the end user to boost performance.
  3. Tying engineering tasks to real outcomes for customers boosts empathy and productivity. Strategies like sharing customer feedback and shadowing customer success teams can help engineers understand the impact of their work.

The Curse of Over-Connection

The Radar • 19 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital detox Stress management Productivity Mental health
  1. Over-connection to smartphones can lead to negative effects like raised anxiety levels, disrupted sleep, and decreased focus.
  2. Unplugging and restructuring app usage can help regain control of time and reduce stress from constant connectivity.
  3. Digital detoxing and proactive time management can lead to a more positive life experience and better mental well-being.
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Building a Strong Team Culture

PeopleStorming • 19 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
💼 Business Team culture Communication Accountability Leadership Productivity
  1. Effective communication, active listening, and shared accountability are key in building a strong team culture.
  2. Creating spaces for open dialogue and using tools like retrospectives can help team members express thoughts and concerns.
  3. Establishing clear agreements, defining values, and fostering continuous conversation can empower individuals to drive change in the team culture.

[CEI] Chrome Extension Ideas #101

Chrome Extension Ideas • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Productivity Software Development Entrepreneurship Marketing Web Development
  1. A Chrome extension idea to track late-night search history and send highlights via email to encourage better bedtime habits.
  2. Another idea for a Chrome extension to update recipe websites with accurate cooking times to prevent frustration and timing issues.
  3. Encouragement to share the Chrome Extension Ideas newsletter with others to help it grow and reach more subscribers.

Walking Meditation, Making Videos, and A Book That I'm Rereading.. | #1

Code Crafters by Anas • 19 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Social media Content creation Self-Improvement Productivity Software Engineering
  1. Taking walks can clear your mind, solve problems, and relieve stress.
  2. Trying out making videos can be fun, help with public speaking, and be a good outlet for sharing content.
  3. Reading 'The War of Art' can motivate and remind you to stay disciplined in creative projects.

Meetings

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
💼 Business Meetings Management Productivity Team Dynamics Communication
  1. Meetings often lack a clear agenda and can derail into side discussions, making them less efficient. It's important to have a structured plan to keep everyone focused.
  2. Bringing together different team representatives in a meeting can be beneficial for making well-rounded decisions. However, managing all these perspectives can be challenging.
  3. Taking the time to communicate effectively and set clear expectations can help ensure that meetings achieve their goals without running over time.

💰 On Your Personal Factory, Leveraging the Internet and New Ways to Earn.

Day One • 59 implied HN points • 30 May 22
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Productivity Marketing Personal Development
  1. Take care of your body by prioritizing things like drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, and maintaining good work posture.
  2. Focus on creating systems that support your productivity and well-being, as the 'factory' that builds your work is crucial.
  3. Consider leveraging tools like Refind for content curation, and apps like Sweatcoin to earn from daily activities like walking.

Introducing... Cubicle!

polymathematics • 39 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Software Productivity Web Tools Workflow Applications
  1. Cubicle is a new web app designed to help people stay productive at work. It uses a Pomodoro technique to balance work and breaks.
  2. The app encourages users to set specific tasks to complete in short bursts, helping to focus on the most important goals.
  3. By using timers and structured tasks, Cubicle aims to make work sessions more efficient and engaging.

My beef with the über-productivity culture

Midnight Musings • 99 implied HN points • 28 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Productivity Lifestyle Mental health Self-help Reflection
  1. The push for constant productivity can make us forget to ask why we're doing what we do. Understanding our true motivations is key to finding fulfillment.
  2. We often desire things because we see others wanting them, not because we truly want them ourselves. It's important to identify if our goals are genuinely ours or influenced by others.
  3. Instead of letting fear drive our actions, we should focus on loving the process and the work we do. This change in mindset can help create lasting motivation and happiness.

I want Apple's Vision Pro

SatPost by Trung Phan • 47 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Hardware Software User Experience Virtual reality Productivity
  1. Apple's Vision Pro headset is priced at $3,500 and focuses on creating the ideal workspace experience.
  2. Vision Pro offers a unique spatial computing experience, differentiating it from VR and AR technologies.
  3. The headset's potential lies in transforming work productivity, offering advanced hardware, and enhancing creativity through virtual spaces.

When is the "Right time" for Culture Change?

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
💼 Business Productivity Technology Process Improvement Learning
  1. Delaying cultural change can hinder productivity by increasing irrational thought-patterns and the challenging tasks ahead.
  2. It's essential to address difficult tasks promptly, such as learning new technologies or improving recurring processes, to avoid accumulating a backlog of tasks.
  3. Take proactive steps to prevent delaying important changes and maintain a balance in addressing various tasks effectively.

Best HOHs of 2024

My Home Office Hacks • 5 implied HN points • 30 Dec 24
💼 Business Remote work Productivity Home Office Work-life balance Self-Improvement
  1. Home office improvements can make a big difference for productivity in 2024. Simple changes can help create a more focused and efficient workspace.
  2. Choosing the right home office tools is important. Picking items that suit your work style can enhance comfort and efficiency.
  3. It's helpful to share experiences and hacks with others. Learning from different home office setups can inspire new ideas and improve your own space.

1000 Skills Conference: Day Two Recap

Day One • 159 implied HN points • 26 Sep 20
💼 Business Skills Online Learning Profitability Productivity Sales
  1. Day Two of the 1000 Skills Conference focused on the importance of skills - learning online, profiting from skills, and combining skills for more income.
  2. Attendees emphasized the value of uniqueness to stand out, the need to master a skill before moving to others, and the importance of focusing on attention for productivity.
  3. Resources like 'Sell your Sawdust', 'The Rule Of Five', and 'The Sales Guide' were recommended to aid in skill development, productivity, and sales proficiency.

AI Summary Helper — Summarize Web Articles — in Your Language, Style and Philosophical Angle

Phil’s Substack • 1 HN point • 24 Jul 24
🕹 Technology AI Software Open Source Web Tools Productivity
  1. There's a new tool called AI Summary Helper that helps you summarize articles in a way that's personal to you. You can adjust it to match your style or interests.
  2. The summaries can be easily shared, even sent to your Kindle for reading later. This makes it convenient to remember why you wanted to read the article.
  3. You can use it as a bookmarklet or a Chrome browser extension, giving you quick access and the ability to ask specific questions about each article.

Small Oven Syndrome

Castles in the Sky • 60 implied HN points • 25 May 23
📖 Philosophy Productivity Career
  1. Small Oven Syndrome is when people do things without questioning why they do them.
  2. Resisting Small Oven Syndrome can lead to improved productivity, career, and life.
  3. Investigating the rationale behind our choices and confronting Small Oven Syndrome can make our lives more meaningful, happy, and intellectually rich.

Organizational lessons from a Director of Analytics at LinkedIn [Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 07 Aug 22
💼 Business Management Communication Productivity Organizational Structure Leadership
  1. Define processes and delegate implementations as you progress in seniority, focusing on strategy and long-term goals, while trusting your team with day-to-day tasks.
  2. Communicate obsessively within your team to align on needs, goals, and challenges, fostering a culture of clear communication and mutual understanding.
  3. Clarity is crucial in business cases and evaluations, ensuring that all stakeholders can articulate the purpose and priorities of a project, promoting productivity and direction.

Run your 1:1 with your manager the best way

Askwhy: UX Research, Product Management, Design & Careers • 50 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
💼 Business Management Career development Communication Productivity Professional development
  1. Your 1:1 with your manager is crucial for building trust and working on your relationship.
  2. Set clear goals for your 1:1 meetings, including understanding priorities, receiving feedback, and discussing career development.
  3. Organize your agenda, prepare in advance, and follow up effectively to make the most out of your 1:1 meetings.

What I learned after surveying 150 ChatGPT users

aiproinsights • 5 HN points • 26 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Generative AI Programming Productivity
  1. 90% of participants in the study used ChatGPT, a popular Generative AI tool for tasks like coding, bug-finding, test case writing, and more.
  2. Programming was the top use case among participants, with developers utilizing ChatGPT to save time in writing code, finding bugs, creating test cases, and generating code documentation.
  3. Users reported an average time saving of 1 hour and 20 minutes per session using Generative AI tools, showcasing significant productivity gains in completing programming tasks.

Which derivative are you?

Sunday Letters • 59 implied HN points • 10 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Productivity Mathematics Management
  1. Derivatives help us understand how things change over time. The first derivative tells us how fast something is changing, while the second shows how that rate of change is changing.
  2. In conversations about technical issues, we often focus on the current situation. Instead, we should look at how we can improve that situation over time.
  3. Thinking about changes as derivatives can help us tackle complex problems. By considering not just the current state but how to change it over time, we can better manage projects.