Category Archives: Connect

Three Trends Supporting Productive Multitasking

July 18, 2007 – 12:35 pm

Are we overloaded and overconnected, checking email like rats pushing a cocaine lever, too distracted and unfocused to get anything done? Maybe. Or maybe there’s a way to be productive other than single-tasking and firewalled attention: connected mode productivity.
In connected mode, you stay in near-constant touch with colleagues and maintain a broad awareness of what’s […]

By Anne Z | Also posted in Productivity, Psychology | Comments (5)

Knowledge Mode (Nielsen) vs. Connected Mode (Scoble)

July 17, 2007 – 9:47 am

Nielsen says “write original articles based on deep thought and research” while Scoble says “link a lot.” Each has its place. They represent two different ways of meeting the world: knowledge mode and connected mode. At different times and in different circumstances, you’ll probably choose one or the other — though the web makes connected […]

By Anne Z | Also posted in Software Development, Web 2.0, Web Design | Comments (8)