Productivity and Technology as an Enabler
Posted by Craig | Filed under Technology
I love (my) electronic devices – and judging by some of the conversations I have on a daily basis, I’m not the only one. The marketplace is filled with gadgets and there are days I feel like I want them all – or do I?
Truth be told – gadgets can cause clutter. Clutter can result in time wasting and these days it seems that what people (and organisations)really need are simple, uncomplicated solutions to their day to day challenges, in other words, efficiency – getting more done with less clutter in the same amount of time.
It is important to reflect on how technology can contribute to our lives (or business) as well as the lives of those around us. Productivity is key to your success and making the right device choice can help you get things done faster.
In my opinion, productivity plugs into how you are “wired” and by this I mean how you think, absorb your surroundings, analyse and solve problems etc. As an example, one device that I see working a lot harder for me over the coming months is my Windows based Pocket PC. It has also become a lot more than “just a phone”. For me, it has become an enabler – a tool to increase my productivity at work and at home. In fact, sections of this post was written on my Pocket PC. I capture my thoughts immediately and revisit them later – simple.
So before you rush out to purchase your next gadget, pause for a moment and answer one question… All things considered will having it make my life easier or will it add to the clutter?
One last thing. If your “gadget” handles data, be vigilant about doing regular back ups!
Tags: gadgets, mobile, pocket pc, productivity, Technology
