A CTO’s work protocols: Balancing structure and creativity
Blog post from Swimm
Omer Rosenbaum, CTO of Swimm, shares his unconventional work protocols that aim to enhance productivity and well-being by focusing on sustainability and creativity. His strategies include time boxing, maintaining dual schedules for meetings and tasks, using daily checklists, limiting notifications, and dedicating time for "quiet time" to foster creativity. He emphasizes the importance of deep work and being fully present to lead by example and achieve better results. Omer also manages interruptions by scheduling structured check-ins and staying flexible when needed, while maintaining mental clarity through digital minimalism and mindfulness practices. He advises others to start small, audit habits, and find a balance between structure and flexibility, drawing inspiration from books like "Deep Work" by Cal Newport and "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.