Less Zoom fatigue, more focus
Iceland’s successful trial of a four-day week makes us wonder: If we removed all the unproductive meetings from our schedule, could we make it three days? We haven't done the math yet, but we certainly know how to save your calendar from pointless Zoom links.
Fewer meetings, more focus
Try recordings instead of meetings
Those “too long to type, let’s jump on a call” can ruin everyone's productivity. Why not share a video message instead? Create a screen recording with your voice and webcam overlay — perfect for presenting or explaining something. CleanShot X is an app for that.
Share the video with your teammates so they can check it out when it’s convenient. Chances are, they'll also start favoring recordings over meetings.
Make it an email or a message
Is it a status update or an announcement? Replace this meeting with an email. AI tools in Spark Mail can help you overcome the blank page and craft a clear message.
If you're writing in other apps like Slack or Google Docs, use Elephas. This AI writer works across all apps on your Mac, helping you draft and proofread the text. You can also start your message, and Elephas will continue where you left off.
Track how much time you didn’t waste
Fewer meetings mean more focused work and less sidetracking. Want proof? Install Timing to track your productivity with and without meetings. Timing will give you insights into how you work and how fast you achieve goals. You’ll also get an overall productivity score.
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