How to be a Productivity Ninja

Graham Allcott, founder of the productivity workshop company Think Productive, argues that traditional time management cannot cope with information overload, from overflowing inboxes and ever longer to-do lists to endless, pointless meetings. In its place he offers the Way of the Productivity Ninja, built on qualities he names Stealth and Camouflage, Zen-like Calm, Mindfulness and Ruthlessness. The techniques aim to empty the inbox completely, make the most of attention, beat procrastination and favor working smarter over working harder. Think Productive, which he founded in 2009, runs workshops and coaching for companies and organizations around the world.

MentorYes founder Deepak Hariharan said it changed how he plans and works toward his goals, calling it a one-stop source for productivity at work.