Knowledge work has become very fragmented because of our use of technology. Digital tools were supposed to make us more efficient, and they've done that to an extent. But there is a looming problem that most people haven't even realized is happening.

People struggle to do their best work over sustained periods because of constant distractions that require their attention. If you're working with designers, software engineers, or in any other type of environment that requires long periods without distractions, it's challenging to work in our current environment.

What's needed in today's environment is a workspace that allows everyone on the team to be in the loop on what's going on, have a trusted system for tracking tasks, and clear follow-up timelines.

Digital tools need to be leveraged to create an environment where people can get their best work done. Simultaneously, everyone in the organization can be kept up to date without long meetings and constant messages going back and forth.