How to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed with “information overload”

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Chris Smith at Stepcase Lifehack has a great post on managing information overload. His suggestions are techniques that I try to use as well:

  • Use an RSS reader to quickly scan content (I use Google reader which is connected to Flipboard on my iPad)
  • Adopt the Inbox Zero practice (I really try to do this, but often fail miserably…)
  • Filtering social media accounts (I use Hootsuite with custom lists and keyword searches for Twitter)

Information “overload” is here to stay. There is no stopping it. So, rather than be a luddite and unplug completely, use these tips to keep up with what is important to you and the things that you need to get done in a more efficient way. If you follow a routine of combing the information that has made its way to your life’s inbox, you can keep up with it and handle it effectively.

via lifehack.org

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As Director of Consulting Services for Xpera Group, Brian L. Hill connects clients to the diverse range of experts, technical specialists, tools and other resources that the firm has to offer in order to solve complex building performance issues. He is also the editor and publisher of AECforensics.com, which dissects the latest news and information impacting quality and risk management in the built environment.

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