Timeline of personal productivity
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Big picture
| Time period | Development summary | More details |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-1800s | Pre-Industrial era to early industrialization | In this time, personal productivity is limited to manual tools, basic writing instruments, and manuscripts. The focus is on recording information and managing basic tasks. As societies begin to organize themselves more formally, basic systems for managing tasks and information emerge. |
| 1800s - Late 20th century | Industrial Revolution to the Information Age | The rise of factories and the Industrial Revolution influence work structures but dont't immediately impact personal productivity tools. Frederick Taylor's scientific management principles in the early 20th century emphasize efficiency and standardization in the workplace. The introduction of personal organizers like the Filofax and the emergence of personal computers mark a shift toward more organized personal productivity.
Towards the late 20th century, the advent of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and email revolutionize the way people manage information, fostering the digital era of personal productivity. |
Full timeline
| Year | Event type | Details | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1440 | German inventor Johannes Gutenberg creates the printing press. This hand-cranked press utilizes movable metal type with raised surfaces, rolling ink over them and pressing onto a sheet of paper. This invention facilitates mass production of books and improves access to information.[1] | Germany (Holy Roman Empire) |
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- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/short-history-productivity-industry-pallav-das/
- https://productivityknowhow.com/history/the-evolution-of-productivity/
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90230330/how-our-obsession-with-productivity-evolved
- https://medium.com/illumination/a-brief-history-of-productivity-methods-part-1-the-goal-setting-trend-e27f8930df46
- https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-rise-and-fall-of-getting-things-done
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References
- ↑ "1440: Invention of the Printing Press". History of Innovation. 7 October 1440. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
