Ep. 2. How technology changed how we communicate

In this episode, I invited Atish Kalyan, a founder and principal developer of a software consultancy company Monad Labs. We discussed how technology changed on how we communicate in business and how to manage a huge informational overload.

Show notes:

• 2 major developments that changed how we communicate in business & positive results due to that.
• How topology of companies changed with the internet and smartphones.
• Struggles and downsides managing technologies.
• The issue of E-mail and informational overload.
• The problem of “presenteeism” and what it is.
• Multitasking and how it impacts different generations.
• How technologies and communication tools are shifting with Millenials and Generation Z coming into the workforce.
• Is e-mail dead?
• How e-mail is unique from other modern communication platforms.
• How and when to choose the best communication medium.
• How it can feel lonely in high positions with the overload of information.
• Tips on how to catch up with the increasing amount of technologies and how to cope with the overflow of information.
• What is the solution for the future?
• What are arising technologies on how we will communicate in business?
• The advantages of disengaging from technology.

Useful links & articles:

• https://hbr.org/2017/04/a-face-to-face-request-is-34-times-more-successful-than-an-email
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/wesgay/2017/08/29/millennials-email-adobe/#700efa1c52f8
• https://www.radicati.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Email-Statistics-Report-2015-2019-Executive-Summary.pdf
• Book "Conquering digital overload. Leadership strategies that build engaging work cultures". Written by a unique team of experts.