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A World Without Email

Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload

by Cal Newport · 2021 · 320 pages

About This Book

This book examines the impact of continuous digital communication on knowledge work productivity. Cal Newport argues that the 'hyperactive hive mind' workflow creates cognitive exhaustion and reduces organizational effectiveness. He proposes structural changes and system-based alternatives to replace email-centric collaboration.

Genres

Business & StrategyPsychology & BehaviorSelf-Improvement

Topics

CommunicationHabitsInnovationOrganizational CultureProductivitySystems Thinking

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Book Details

Published

2021

Pages

320

Language

en

ISBN

9780525536550

Audiobook Available

9h 16m
Narrated by Kevin R. Free

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