The workplace has always been a reflection of its era’s technology. From the assembly line innovations of the early 20th century to the dawn of personal computing, each leap forward has brought profound changes to how we work. Yet few shifts have been as rapid—or as transformational—as the rise of automation in recent years.

At Productivity Compass, we believe in exploring diverse perspectives on how to best navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work. To delve deeper into the subject of productivity, we reached out to Parvati Ramachandran, a project management and productivity expert, for her insights.

Ever feel like tracking deadlines, task assignments, and progress updates is a never-ending struggle? You're not alone. Project managers everywhere face these common hurdles, often leading to stress, delays, and inefficiencies. Most project management teams juggle multiple projects, each with its own set of deadlines and priorities. The sheer volume of tasks and the need for constant updates makes it difficult to keep everything on track.