Tag: collaboration
Use constraints to boost creativity
Limited time, resources, and information can sometimes represent opportunities to use constraints to boost creativity
Fried & Hansson: It doesn’t have to be crazy at work
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson champions a “calm company” approach, where productivity doesn’t equate to relentless busyness. By minimising distractions, protecting time, and setting realistic expectations, the authors propose a sustainable work culture that prioritises well-being alongside impactful results.
Creative thinking with Obsidian
In this video I’m talking to Ben Gordon about an experiment in creative thinking with Obsidian, which we tried in the early stages of a writing project. We were frustrated with the limitations of working in Google Docs. Even though Docs is great for many purposes – including collaborating with someone on the other side…
Adam Grant: Give and take
Give and Take by Adam Grant explores how giving, taking, and matching reciprocity styles impact personal and professional success. Through research and real-life examples, Grant shows that selfless, strategic giving fosters collaboration, builds trust, and creates long-term advantages—especially valuable in academic and professional environments that thrive on partnership and mentorship.