Digital Overwhelm: Navigating App Overload at Work 6 | 21

The impact of app overload at work and strategies to manage communication tools effectively.Unpack the complexities of digital communication in the workplace with Jason and Amy  on this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast. They dissect the overwhelming world of app overload, highlighting how the excessive use of communication tools diminishes productivity and increases stress. Listen as they provide historical insights, discuss the enduring necessity of email, and offer actionable strategies for setting effective communication norms to streamline workflows and enhance team dynamics.Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.Episode Links:The State of Workplace Communication 2024 | Forbes Business AdvisorApp Fatigue: How Too Many Apps Are Hurting Productivity | LinkedInToo Many Collaboration Apps Are Bogging Employees Down | ReworkedHow Much Time and Energy Do We Waste Toggling Between Applications? | HBRThink Time: 6 Ways To Leverage This Untapped Tool | Radical CandorBusiness Casualty | TikTokThe New Most Dreaded Word at Work: ‘Hey’ | WSJConnect:WebsiteInstagramTikTokLinkedInFacebookXYouTubeChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionJason Rosoff and Amy Sandler introduce the episode and the topic of app overload at work.(00:02:16) The History of Email and Communication ToolsThe history of email, its evolution since the 1980s, and how it has influenced workplace communication.(00:05:01) The Shift in Administrative RolesHow the rise of email reduced the need for administrative assistants and changed project and work management practices.(00:07:21) The Rise of Chat ToolsFrom early chat tools like Skype and AOL Messenger to modern tools like Slack, and their role in workplace communication.(00:09:55) Integrating Tools at Radical CandorHow Radical Candor integrates various communication tools and the norms established to manage them effectively.(0013:12) The Importance of Setting Communication NormsEstablishing clear norms for email and Slack use to ensure effective and less stressful communication.(00:15:14) Personal Preferences vs. Team NormsBalancing individual communication preferences with team-wide norms and the importance of having clear guidelines.(00:18:18) Establishing Clear GuidelinesAdvice for teams to establish clear communication guidelines and norms to reduce app overload.(00:30:21) Managing NotificationsThe importance of managing and turning off notifications to maintain focus and productivity during work hours.(00:35:11) Handling External CommunicationStrategies for managing communication with clients and external partners while maintaining internal communication norms.(00:38:29) Radical Candor TipsPractical tips to start applying Radical Candor in managing communication tools and reducing app overload. (00:41:21) ConclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-candor-communication-at-work--5711404/support.