Staying ahead in productivity means knowing the latest trends and insights. But it is hard to keep your community informed and engaged with so much news out there. These templates make it easy to share relevant updates and spark conversations, saving you time while increasing value for everyone.
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Industry news content taps into members' natural curiosity about what is changing in productivity. By sharing timely updates, you help members feel informed and connected, building trust and credibility for your community. When news is framed with discussion prompts and relevance to members, it becomes more than just information - it becomes fuel for engagement and learning.
People feel more invested when they see how industry trends impact their work or goals. Inviting members to discuss or react personalizes the news, encourages sharing, and makes the community a true hub for insight, not just a newsfeed. This approach not only drives interaction but helps members apply new knowledge practically.
A new productivity app just launched. How do you think it could change your workflow?
💡 Example: "A new productivity app just launched. How do you think it could change your workflow?"
Recent research shows remote teams are getting more done. Have you noticed this trend?
💡 Example: "Recent research shows remote teams are getting more done. Have you noticed this trend?"
Major update for Notion this week - what feature are you excited to try first?
💡 Example: "Major update for Notion this week - what feature are you excited to try first?"
The Pomodoro Technique is making headlines again. Does it work for you?
💡 Example: "The Pomodoro Technique is making headlines again. Does it work for you?"
Productivity expert Ali Abdaal was featured in a new podcast. What is your biggest takeaway?
💡 Example: "Productivity expert Ali Abdaal was featured in a new podcast. What is your biggest takeaway?"
A new study links sleep quality with productivity. How do you manage your rest?
💡 Example: "A new study links sleep quality with productivity. How do you manage your rest?"
Microsoft Teams added a focus mode. Will this help reduce distractions for you?
💡 Example: "Microsoft Teams added a focus mode. Will this help reduce distractions for you?"
The World Economic Forum released a report on future work trends. What stands out to you?
💡 Example: "The World Economic Forum released a report on future work trends. What stands out to you?"
Time blocking is trending on social media. Have you tried it for your daily tasks?
💡 Example: "Time blocking is trending on social media. Have you tried it for your daily tasks?"
Google Calendar just launched a new integration. Will this streamline your planning?
💡 Example: "Google Calendar just launched a new integration. Will this streamline your planning?"
Recent survey shows most professionals struggle with email overload. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Recent survey shows most professionals struggle with email overload. Do you agree?"
A new productivity book is out. Who is planning to read it this month?
💡 Example: "A new productivity book is out. Who is planning to read it this month?"
Apple just announced updates to Reminders. How do you use digital to-do lists?
💡 Example: "Apple just announced updates to Reminders. How do you use digital to-do lists?"
Studies show multitasking can lower output. What helps you stay focused?
💡 Example: "Studies show multitasking can lower output. What helps you stay focused?"
Big news - Asana is rolling out automation features. Will you use them?
💡 Example: "Big news - Asana is rolling out automation features. Will you use them?"
Did you see Forbes' list of top productivity influencers? Who inspires you?
💡 Example: "Did you see Forbes' list of top productivity influencers? Who inspires you?"
There is a new Chrome extension for blocking distractions. Will you try it out?
💡 Example: "There is a new Chrome extension for blocking distractions. Will you try it out?"
Global Productivity Week just kicked off. Are you participating in any events?
💡 Example: "Global Productivity Week just kicked off. Are you participating in any events?"
A Harvard study found that batching emails saves time. Do you batch or check as they come?
💡 Example: "A Harvard study found that batching emails saves time. Do you batch or check as they come?"
Latest trend: using AI to plan your week. Have you tried an AI planner yet?
💡 Example: "Latest trend: using AI to plan your week. Have you tried an AI planner yet?"
Productivity news: Slack added new workflow automation. Is your team using it?
💡 Example: "Productivity news: Slack added new workflow automation. Is your team using it?"
A bestselling author just shared their morning routine. What is your top AM habit?
💡 Example: "A bestselling author just shared their morning routine. What is your top AM habit?"
Industry update: Remote work policies are shifting again. How is your company responding?
💡 Example: "Industry update: Remote work policies are shifting again. How is your company responding?"
Big news in productivity conferences this year. Will you attend any virtually or in person?
💡 Example: "Big news in productivity conferences this year. Will you attend any virtually or in person?"
The latest study suggests fewer meetings improve team results. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "The latest study suggests fewer meetings improve team results. Do you agree?"
A popular productivity hack is going viral. What is the best tip you have learned recently?
💡 Example: "A popular productivity hack is going viral. What is the best tip you have learned recently?"
Have you seen the recent TED Talk on time management? Worth a watch for all of us.
💡 Example: "Have you seen the recent TED Talk on time management? Worth a watch for all of us."
Breaking: Trello announced power-up integrations. Which ones are you most excited for?
💡 Example: "Breaking: Trello announced power-up integrations. Which ones are you most excited for?"
A new government policy aims to reduce workplace burnout. How might this affect you?
💡 Example: "A new government policy aims to reduce workplace burnout. How might this affect you?"
Recent case study: a team boosted output with async work. Would you try async workflows?
💡 Example: "Recent case study: a team boosted output with async work. Would you try async workflows?"
A leading productivity coach was featured in Fast Company. What did you learn from the article?
💡 Example: "A leading productivity coach was featured in Fast Company. What did you learn from the article?"
Digital minimalism is trending in the news. Have you tried decluttering your digital life?
💡 Example: "Digital minimalism is trending in the news. Have you tried decluttering your digital life?"
The latest AppSumo launch includes several productivity tools. Any you plan to test?
💡 Example: "The latest AppSumo launch includes several productivity tools. Any you plan to test?"
The New York Times shared top productivity apps for 2024. Which is your favorite?
💡 Example: "The New York Times shared top productivity apps for 2024. Which is your favorite?"
This week's news: more companies are going meeting-free on Fridays. Would you try this?
💡 Example: "This week's news: more companies are going meeting-free on Fridays. Would you try this?"
A new YouTube channel focuses on productivity tips. Who else is subscribing?
💡 Example: "A new YouTube channel focuses on productivity tips. Who else is subscribing?"
A recent poll found that most people prefer digital notes. Do you still use paper?
💡 Example: "A recent poll found that most people prefer digital notes. Do you still use paper?"
Google released a guide to workplace productivity. Any tips stand out for you?
💡 Example: "Google released a guide to workplace productivity. Any tips stand out for you?"
A top productivity podcast hit 1 million downloads. What shows help you stay productive?
💡 Example: "A top productivity podcast hit 1 million downloads. What shows help you stay productive?"
A new batch of productivity newsletters is trending. Which ones do you follow?
💡 Example: "A new batch of productivity newsletters is trending. Which ones do you follow?"
Research shows daily planning boosts productivity. Do you plan every day or weekly?
💡 Example: "Research shows daily planning boosts productivity. Do you plan every day or weekly?"
A new study highlights the benefits of work-life balance. What is your best boundary tip?
💡 Example: "A new study highlights the benefits of work-life balance. What is your best boundary tip?"
Browse the templates below and select news topics relevant to your members. Adapt the template with a recent article or announcement, then add a question or prompt to encourage discussion. Post regularly to keep your community fresh and top-of-mind. Remember to link to reputable sources and credit original authors. You can also use these templates for newsletters, chat threads, or social posts to maintain engagement across all platforms.
Since these templates are designed for all platforms, keep posts concise and visually clear. Use formatting tools like bold or bullet points where available to highlight key details. Adapt the call-to-action for each platform's culture: for example, use polls or quick replies in chat apps, or encourage longer comments in forums or on LinkedIn. Always link to the original news source, and consider pinning important updates for visibility.
When selecting news for your productivity community, prioritize stories that highlight innovations in popular time management methods (e.g., new research on Pomodoro effectiveness) or introduce emerging tools and apps. Subscribers are often interested in actionable insights, so focus on news that impacts personal workflows or team productivity. Use template sections to compare traditional methodologies with modern solutions, or provide summaries of updates to widely used productivity platforms.
Dedicate a recurring segment in your template for 'Tool Updates & Community Reactions.' Summarize official announcements, feature changes, or outages, and include snippets of user feedback from the productivity community. If there’s controversy (e.g., privacy concerns, pricing changes), present balanced perspectives and encourage your members to discuss how these changes affect their workflows.
Use your template to curate only high-impact, evidence-based news or breakthroughs—avoid overwhelming members with every minor tip or trending hack. Highlight studies on productivity science, debunk common myths, and provide concise actionable takeaways. Consider a 'Myth vs. Fact' or 'Noise vs. Signal' section to help members focus on what genuinely improves productivity.
Structure your news templates with subsections addressing different contexts—for example, 'Solo Productivity Highlights' and 'Team Collaboration Updates.' Curate stories on workflow automation, remote work best practices, or new SaaS integrations, and specify which audience each item is most beneficial for. This targeted approach helps all members find value without feeling left out.
Include a regular 'Productivity in Action' section that summarizes recent case studies, experiments, or interviews with high-performing individuals or organizations. Focus on real-world results—such as companies implementing four-day workweeks or individuals mastering deep work—and link these stories to concrete strategies your community can try. Encourage discussion about the practical takeaways from each case.
Dedicate a segment of your template to 'Digital Wellbeing & Burnout Watch.' Feature news about the latest research on work-life balance, app features designed to reduce screen time, or policy shifts (like the right to disconnect). Provide actionable recommendations or questions for members to reflect on their own digital wellbeing, and offer links to reputable studies or resources.
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