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In an increasingly digitized world, it's easy to forget the power of pen and paper. We use laptops and tablets for everything from taking notes in meetings to writing blog posts and drafting emails. But something must be said about the good old-fashioned notebook and pen.

In today's fast-paced, always-connected world, it's easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest tech gadgets. But sometimes, the tried-and-true methods are the best way to increase productivity. That's where notebooks and pencils come in.

A formal personal knowledge management system strategy involves gathering information and storing it for easy retrieval when needed. By developing a set of processes to store, search and share what you learn through daily activities, you can become more productive.

Meetings are important, for any business. They give you and your team the opportunity to catch up on important news, keep departments aligned with each other, and generally keep the company running smoothly. However, they're also viewed with derision. Most people think of them as pointless wastes of time - and unfortunately, they are often right. Here are five meeting killers and how you can avoid them:

Video calling requires people to devote considerable attention to their conversations to make sure that they don't miss anything. When you are with other people in a room, you might allow yourself to get distracted for a moment, but rely on being able to nudge your neighbor for information on what you missed. You might at least be able to catch something when you hear others near you whisper to one another about what's just been mentioned. You can't depend on any of these sources of information in a video conference

Mind mapping can be a useful tool for business developers, especially in the initial stages of project planning. By utilizing color and imagery in a non-linear chart, mind mapping stimulates the creative areas of the brain, offering the possibility of a different perspective on business. This article outlines a simple mind mapping process that can be used effectively in the development of business ideas.