# Productivity, Management and Digitalization

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## [About the Productivity, Management and Digitalization category](https://www.queseas.com/t/about-the-productivity-management-and-digitalization-category/44)

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**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\
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The shipping industry is going through an information-based disruption. All stakeholders will have to, sooner or later, modernize their practices and base their key decisions on efficient knowledge and data management.

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## [MaritimeGPT: The Virtual Expert of Maritime Rules and Regulations](https://www.queseas.com/t/maritimegpt-the-virtual-expert-of-maritime-rules-and-regulations/805)

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**Author:** [@nostromo](https://www.queseas.com/u/nostromo)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 7:58am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/maritimegpt-the-virtual-expert-of-maritime-rules-and-regulations/805 "2024-03-22T07:58:12Z")

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Imagine an AI digital tool powered by OpenAI’s cutting-edge GPT-4, a large language model trained by renowned maritime experts. This tool will combine artificial intelligence with human maritime expertise, making it an i…

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## [The importance of plain writing in ship management manuals and procedures](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-importance-of-plain-writing-in-ship-management-manuals-and-procedures/799)

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**Author:** [@nostromo](https://www.queseas.com/u/nostromo)\
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**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 8:07am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-importance-of-plain-writing-in-ship-management-manuals-and-procedures/799 "2023-07-17T08:07:15Z")

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In October 2010, U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Plain Writing Act of 2010, a law that revolutionized the way the government communicates with the public. The essence of this law is “to enhance citizen access to G…

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## [The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-guidelines-on-cyber-security-onboard-ships/851)

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**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\
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**Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-guidelines-on-cyber-security-onboard-ships/851 "2023-10-07T21:27:02Z")

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The Industry Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships were released in December 2020. Since then, new elements have emerged. One of the most notable developments is the decision by IACS to create two sets of unified r…

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## [The concept of economic complexity (MIT Media Lab)](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-concept-of-economic-complexity-mit-media-lab/846)

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**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\
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**Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-concept-of-economic-complexity-mit-media-lab/846 "2023-09-18T19:15:48Z")

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Hello! I recently came across the concept of “economic complexity” developed by two researchers from the MIT Media Lab and Harvard School of Government. The concept is interesting as it is tries to quantify the reason…

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## [Management Advice: Why Jeff Bezos banned PowerPoint presentations at Amazon](https://www.queseas.com/t/management-advice-why-jeff-bezos-banned-powerpoint-presentations-at-amazon/830)

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**Author:** [@Rosencratz](https://www.queseas.com/u/Rosencratz)\
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**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/management-advice-why-jeff-bezos-banned-powerpoint-presentations-at-amazon/830 "2023-08-23T20:54:33Z")

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Hello! I have recently read that Jeff Bezos banned Powerpoint presentations at Amazon. He argued that in order to present an idea to the higher management, Amazon employees had to write a narrative memo, instead of a P…

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## [A Roman Emperor’s valuable advice on empowering focus and taming distractions](https://www.queseas.com/t/a-roman-emperor-s-valuable-advice-on-empowering-focus-and-taming-distractions/814)

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**Author:** [@nostromo](https://www.queseas.com/u/nostromo)\
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**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/a-roman-emperor-s-valuable-advice-on-empowering-focus-and-taming-distractions/814 "2023-08-03T14:38:00Z")

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A Roman Emperor’s valuable advice on empowering focus and taming distractions In today’s post, we would like to delve into the profound significance of focus, whether in the context of an individual or an organization p…

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## [Fostering a culture of vision and leadership in the maritime industry](https://www.queseas.com/t/fostering-a-culture-of-vision-and-leadership-in-the-maritime-industry/789)

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**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\
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**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 9:42am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/fostering-a-culture-of-vision-and-leadership-in-the-maritime-industry/789 "2023-07-06T09:42:35Z")

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Good day, everyone, Fostering a culture of vision and leadership in the maritime industry Today, I would like to address a topic that we have all been aware of: the challenges faced by the maritime industry in recruiti…

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## [THE FUTURE OF SEAFARERS 2030: A DECADE OF TRANSFORMATION](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-future-of-seafarers-2030-a-decade-of-transformation/787)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Tim](https://www.queseas.com/u/Captain_Tim)\
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**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 7:57am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-future-of-seafarers-2030-a-decade-of-transformation/787 "2023-07-04T07:57:15Z")

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Hello! This is an excellent introduction on the challenges that the seafarers will face during the forthcoming decade. The advent of new digital technologies will disrupt many of the traditional maritime values… Good…

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## [Generative AI and the Maritime Industry](https://www.queseas.com/t/generative-ai-and-the-maritime-industry/782)

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**Author:** [@nostromo](https://www.queseas.com/u/nostromo)\
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**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 8:18am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/generative-ai-and-the-maritime-industry/782 "2023-06-19T08:18:38Z")

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Generative AI, has been named the “next productivity frontier” by McKinsey & Co, in this interesting report. This revolutionary technology is poised to have a tremendous impact on knowledge work - particularly tasks that…

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## [Maritime training in soft or hard skills?](https://www.queseas.com/t/maritime-training-in-soft-or-hard-skills/705)

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**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\
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**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/maritime-training-in-soft-or-hard-skills/705 "2023-03-14T18:20:43Z")

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Dear Queseas members, Don’t miss out on the eye-opening presentation on “Maritime Training in Soft or Hard Skills” presented in the 8th International Symposium on Ship Operations Management and Economics organized by SN…

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## [Blockchain in maritime industry](https://www.queseas.com/t/blockchain-in-maritime-industry/689)

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**Author:** [@Rosencratz](https://www.queseas.com/u/Rosencratz)\
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**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/blockchain-in-maritime-industry/689 "2023-03-12T18:46:09Z")

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How can the blockchain technology be used in the maritime industry?

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## [Debunking the mythical beasts of maritime digital transformation (by Wartsila)](https://www.queseas.com/t/debunking-the-mythical-beasts-of-maritime-digital-transformation-by-wartsila/661)

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**Author:** [@Surcouf\_Renard](https://www.queseas.com/u/Surcouf_Renard)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/debunking-the-mythical-beasts-of-maritime-digital-transformation-by-wartsila/661 "2023-02-04T16:43:03Z")

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Hello! The report Debunking the mythical beasts of maritime digital transformation" by Wärtsilä Voyage provides an in-depth examination of the challenges and misconceptions that surround the digital transformation of th…

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## [Book recommendations: "The Mythical Man Month" & "Hackers and Painters"](https://www.queseas.com/t/book-recommendations-the-mythical-man-month-hackers-and-painters/656)

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**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 10:49am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/book-recommendations-the-mythical-man-month-hackers-and-painters/656 "2023-02-04T10:49:53Z")

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Hello Quesenians! I would like to recommend two highly regarded books in the field of technology that I believe will greatly benefit our industry: “The Mythical Man-Month” by Fred Brooks (ex -IBM) and “Hacker’s and Pain…

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## [The Toyota way: 14 principles for efficient management](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-toyota-way-14-principles-for-efficient-management/592)

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**Author:** [@Adam.Trask](https://www.queseas.com/u/Adam.Trask)\
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**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/the-toyota-way-14-principles-for-efficient-management/592 "2022-12-04T16:40:36Z")

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14 principles for better corporate culture and higher productivity, inspired by the Toyota management system. Base your management decisions on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals. …

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## [Project Management](https://www.queseas.com/t/project-management/576)

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**Author:** [@Iro](https://www.queseas.com/u/Iro)\
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**Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/project-management/576 "2022-11-29T14:55:05Z")

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This post is not limited in one specific area but is more general in ways of organizing work and people during a project. One of the most common things that I realize when talking to people in our industry is that we al…

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## [Shipping digital transformation and standardization strategy best practicies](https://www.queseas.com/t/shipping-digital-transformation-and-standardization-strategy-best-practicies/482)

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**Author:** [@Teuta](https://www.queseas.com/u/Teuta)\
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**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/shipping-digital-transformation-and-standardization-strategy-best-practicies/482 "2022-10-21T22:42:39Z")

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Hello Queseanians, The role of standards is important in several sectors, specifically in a maritime context towards digitalization I think there is a critical need for standardization. Do you have any insights into ho…

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## [Maritime cybersecurity protocol or guidance](https://www.queseas.com/t/maritime-cybersecurity-protocol-or-guidance/314)

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**Author:** [@Surcouf\_Renard](https://www.queseas.com/u/Surcouf_Renard)\
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**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 8:38am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/maritime-cybersecurity-protocol-or-guidance/314 "2022-09-01T08:38:22Z")

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Hello Queseanians, Do you know if there is any protocol or guidance about maritime cybersecurity?

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## [Big Data in Shipping](https://www.queseas.com/t/big-data-in-shipping/48)

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**Author:** [@George.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/George.Liadis)\
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**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/big-data-in-shipping/48 "2022-06-21T16:32:08Z")

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How can data-driven technologies help shipping become more sustainable?
