Posts Tagged 'IORG'

Join us at the Information Overload Day webinar on Oct 18!

Posted on October 8th, 2022 · Posted in Uncategorized

On October 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT the Information Overload Research Group (IORG) will celebrate Information Overload Day by hosting a webinar dedicated to the theme        “The intersection of Mindfulness and Information Overload” The event will be held by Zoom. No registration needed – just mark your calendar and show up! The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89522954198 . The 60-minute program will include: Andy Lee will give a talk about the application of mindfulness programs and practices to coping with the overwhelm of today’s workplace. Andy is a thought leader in the drive to introduce mindfulness into the corporate world… Read more

Information Overload Day webinar recording is available for viewing

Posted on November 2nd, 2020 · Posted in Impact and Symptoms, Individual Solutions

The Information Overload Research Group (IORG), which I chair, held its annual Information Overload Day Webinar on October 20th. This year it was dedicated to the theme “Information Overload in the Post-COVID Workplace”. It was a great session with many interesting presentations and some good discussions, and it is now available for your viewing pleasure here. The program included: Welcome to Information Overload Day 2020 – Nathan Zeldes, President, IORG, and Founder, Nathan Zeldes Consulting. Information Overload 101 – Jonathan Spira, Vice President, Research, IORG, and Senior Managing Director, Accura Media. Amusing & Informing Ourselves to Death during COVID Crisis.. Read more

Join me at the Oct 15 Information Overload Awareness Day Webinar!

Posted on October 7th, 2019 · Posted in Uncategorized

October 15 is Information Overload Awareness Day, and we’re holding an online event at 11 AM EDT. Attendance is free but we ask that you register now here. Information Overload Awareness Day, sponsored by the Information Overload Research Group, calls attention to the problem of information overload and how it impacts both individuals and organizations. This year’s event includes a free 90-minute webinar dedicated to the theme Beyond Email: The Next Generation of Solutions On the webinar’s agenda: Welcome – Nathan Zeldes, President of IORG. Introduction – Jonathan Spira, Vice President IORG and Director of Accura Media. Solutions Beyond Email – Marc Wright, founder.. Read more

What I Do in my Spare Time

Posted on April 1st, 2019 · Posted in Off-topic

If you read this blog you know that besides helping organizations eliminate Information Overload, I lecture about innovation in the history of computing and curate exhibitions in science museums that deal with the history of technology. What you may not know is that my main hobby these past 15 years is collecting and researching items form the history of computing, which has informed these activities. You can see part of my collection on my hobby site, here. Now Lele Terenzani, IBM’s “Dr. Connections” and a member of the Information Overload Research Group’s steering committee, has interviewed me in a webcast.. Read more

Tips to Reduce Information Overload on Information Overload Day

Posted on October 18th, 2016 · Posted in Individual Solutions

October 18 is Information Overload Day, an awareness day promoted by the Information Overload Research Group since 2010 to raise awareness of Information Overload. This is a good opportunity to take a hard look at your email and communication practices, and make some decisions that will improve your state for the better in the coming year. There are two kinds of steps you can take: improving how you process your own email, and reducing the burden on your coworkers by making the email you send out more effective. To help you with this, here are some useful resources to consider:.. Read more

Join me at the Oct 20 Information Overload Awareness Day Webinar!

Posted on October 7th, 2015 · Posted in Uncategorized

October 20 is Information Overload Awareness Day, and we’re holding an online event at 11 AM EST. Attendance is free but we ask that you register now at http://ioday2015.eventbrite.com. The Information Overload Awareness Day 2015 event, sponsored by the Information Overload Research Group, is a workplace observance, now in its eighth year, that calls attention to the problem of information overload and how it impacts both individuals and organizations. This year’s event includes a free 60-minute webinar at 11 a.m. EDT, with several information overload speakers, and is hosted by Jonathan Spira, IORG’s VP of Research. On the webinar’s agenda:.. Read more

Announcing Information Overload Day!

Posted on October 13th, 2014 · Posted in Uncategorized

Every year in October the Information Overload Research Group (IORG) promotes the observance of the worldwide Information Overload Day. This holiday may not cure the problem that is exacting a growing toll on the effectiveness and sanity of knowledge workers worldwide, but it is a way to give some reach to the message that something needs to be done about it! This year the day is Tuesday, Oct. 21, and I urge you to devote some time during that day to consider how you can reduce the overload you suffer and the one you create for others – and to.. Read more

“Overloaded 2014” Conference Coming Up! Will You Be There?

Posted on May 2nd, 2014 · Posted in Uncategorized

The Information Overload Research Group (IORG) will host Overloaded 2014, a one-day conference focusing on Information Overload, on June 7, 2014 in beautiful San Francisco. As in past years, this will be an intimate one-day gathering of thought leaders working together in the heart of San Francisco. We will hear interesting talks, create a lively dialog, and develop together new insight into the state of information overload and the latest solutions. The event will bring together academic researchers, solution developers, consultants, analysts and industry practitioners – crossing the boundaries between these domains has always been my favorite part of IORG’s.. Read more

Join us at IORG’s “Overloaded 2013” in San Francisco!

Posted on December 21st, 2012 · Posted in Uncategorized

The Information Overload Research Group (IORG) will host Overloaded 2013, a one-day conference focusing on Information Overload, on February 9, 2013 in beautiful San Francisco. Overloaded 2013 will revolve around a day-long and lively dialog amongst attendees, all focusing on addressing the costly problem of Information Overload. If you share our passion, we’d love your attendance in San Francisco on on Feb. 9, 2013.  We invite you to reserve your place by registering at http://overloaded2013.eventbrite.com/ . This event will follow the model that worked so well in the successful Overloaded 2012 gathering last year. We will have a couple of.. Read more

IORG announces Info Overload Resource Center!

Posted on July 25th, 2012 · Posted in Uncategorized

The Information Overload Research Group has released today its Information Overload Resource Center. This is a crowd-sourced repository of articles and research related to Information Overload which is available at http://informationoverloadresources.com. You are invited help us build up this repository of IO links.  Go to the above URL, register and submit your share to this communal work in progress! We need links to articles and resources about Information Overload and related issues such as interruptions, multitasking, attention management, and similar information management challenges. We were guided by three principles in creating the resource center: Anyone may contribute pointers to relevant.. Read more