Channel Overview

The Simpletivity YouTube Channel is owned and managed by Scott Friesen who is an advocate of productivity. He helps people become more productive and efficient in the midst of their busy schedules by speaking and training various groups. Moreover, he also does Trello consulting to teams who want to master using this productivity software. And when he is not doing that, he uses the Simpletivity YouTube Channel to provide helpful videos on technology apps, productivity tips, and time management ideas. The channel is beneficial to business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to be more productive and get the most out of their day. Simpletivity has been creating videos on YouTube since August 17, 2015, and has more than 5 million views.

Description of Videos

The Simpletivity YouTube Channel has more than 200 videos that cover virtually all topics under the sun in relation to productivity. The topics range from serious project management issues and using Pm software to tricks in starting one’s day right. There are videos about customer relationship management, project management software like Trello and Notion, and various Google apps. There are also videos about how to keep from being distracted and how to make one’s goals stick. As Scott Friesen is a productivity specialist, he shares videos that talk about the habits for increased productivity, how exercising in the morning is good for a mental boost, and the importance of packing an energy bar. Everyone who visits this channel will definitely have a good dose of not just helpful information but humor and laughter too.

Most Popular PM Video

Of these many videos, the most popular PM video of Simpletivity would have to be the ‘Best Way to Manage Files and Folders’. It’s a little over 5 minutes and talks about how organizing files and folders can be such a challenge. It illustrates how starting with a simple folder structure can work initially but might become insufficient as time goes by and more files and folders are added. In the video, he introduced the ABC method which basically works by putting files in specific folders based on the initial letter of its subject. So, it shows Friesen’s actual Dropbox folder and on the left side panel are folders named after the letters of the alphabet. He then explains that the ABC method puts topics like courses, contracts, and content outlines in the C folder. It is explained very clearly and is actually a piece of very practical advice.

Most Recently Uploaded PM Video

Simpletivity has hundreds of videos uploaded but their most recently uploaded video for project management is entitled ‘Reach Your Goals with Google Calendar (Tips & Tutorial). It was uploaded last December 5 and runs for about 8 minutes. As of this moment, it has already reached 7,000 views. This video discusses how one can reach their goals using Google Calendar and walks viewers through the process of creating goals using this app. What makes this video extra helpful is that it shows how Google Calendar can be used in the desktop and mobile versions. It also compares how the goals are shown on either version of the app. The host of the video is still Friesen and he does the voice-over in harmony with the video.

Other Featured Videos or Playlists

One of the featured videos is entitled ‘Should you Switch to Asana?’ which was published on February 23, 2017, and has been watched more than 79,000 times. Friesen is a Trello expert and always recommends the software to project management teams and individuals. In this video, he emphasizes the biggest advantage of Trello which is its boards. However, with other software releasing their own board views, Friesen wants to look more deeply into Asana and assess its features. The host shows how he uses the app and successfully demonstrates how one can take advantage of its numerous features.

 

 

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