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Calm productivity for academics
Tag: knowledge worker
Avoid information overload with an effective knowledge cycle
Learn how to combat information overload in academia with a systematic knowledge cycle. This five-step approach helps busy academics convert overwhelming information into valuable insights through purposeful capture, regular processing, deliberate connection, consistent creation, and continuous improvement—all without simply working longer hours.
[Note] In the knowledge sector, systems are left up to each individual
“In the knowledge sector…decisions about organizing and executing work are largely left up to individuals to figure out on their own. Companies might standardize the software that their employees use, but systems for assigning, managing, organizing, collaborating on, and ultimately executing tasks are typically left up to each individual.” – Cal Newport
Managing information in my personal learning environment
In this video I demonstrate how I manage information in my personal learning environment. I talk about the flow of information, from deciding what to pay attention to, then how to filter, capture, and process it, and finally how I share it.