Productivity Tips: Using Technology

38mBeginner2019-11-18

Authors

Dave Crenshaw

Author and Leadership Coach specializing in productive leadership

Course details

Technology can be both a boon to productivity and a major time sink. In this installment of the Productivity Tips series, productive leadership author and speaker Dave Crenshaw helps you get comfortable with technology and explains how to leverage particular tools and features to make the most of your workday. Discover how to use social media more sensibly, clear your mind by incorporating note-taking apps into your workflow, and reduce digital interruptions. Dave also shares tips for avoiding multitasking while on the road, remaining engaged during video meetings, and determining when to invest in updated tech.

Learning objectives
Explain how social media can be used to improve focus and productivity.
Define pinning.
Examine techniques that will prevent reminders from being ignored.
List three ways to back up data.
Determine when it is useful to upgrade technology.

Skills covered

Time ManagementLimited SeriesProfessional Development

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Leveraging technology for time management

1. Technology Tips

02 - Get comfortable with technology
03 - Creating your digital-free zone
04 - Sensible social media use
05 - Make technology investments to gain time
06 - Clearing your mind with note-taking apps
07 - Productive web browser tips
08 - Staying engaged in video meetings
09 - Regaining focus with reminders
10 - How to stop ignoring recurring reminders
11 - Productive passwords
12 - Reduce digital interruptions
13 - Have a data backup plan
14 - Adapt your favorite productivity app
15 - Avoid multitasking while driving
16 - When to upgrade and update technology

Conclusion

17 - Next steps