Timeline of personal productivity
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This is a 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. |
| Late 20th Century onwards | Digital Age to Present | The rise of smartphones in the early 2000s allow individuals to carry powerful productivity tools in their pockets, blurring the lines between work and personal life. The 2010s witness the dominance of cloud-based productivity tools, enabling seamless collaboration and accessibility from anywhere. The integration of artificial intelligence and automation into productivity tools aim at streamlining tasks and providing personalized assistance. Towards 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the shift to remote work, emphasizing the importance of digital collaboration tools and flexible productivity solutions. Finally, the rise of large language models, like GPT-3, further increase productivity. These models automate tasks, generate content, and assist in various applications, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency across industries. |
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) | |
| 1791 | American polymath Benjamin Franklin crafts the earliest documented to-do list, beginning with the daily inquiry, "What meaningful contribution can I make today to benefit society?".[2] | United States
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What the timeline is still missing
- 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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See also
External links
References
- ↑ "1440: Invention of the Printing Press". History of Innovation. 7 October 1440. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ↑ "A Short History of Productivity". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
