The Problem I Got Tired Of Solving
I’ve been managing teams for over 20 years—teams as small as 2 and as large as 50, across startups and established companies. Over that time, I’ve written hundreds of performance reviews, thousands of status updates, and more meeting notes than any human should have to transcribe.
The administrative burden of management had quietly taken over my calendar. I’d block Friday afternoons for “admin work.” Three hours turned into five, then evenings, then weekends.
Meanwhile, my team needed actual leadership—strategy, mentorship, and removing blockers. The work only I could do. But I was drowning in the mechanical work of turning thoughts into polished writing.
When Everything Changed
In late 2022, I tried ChatGPT skeptically. I pasted my messy notes in and asked it to draft my weekly update. Thirty seconds later, I had a coherent draft. What usually took 30 minutes took 5.
By month three, I’d reclaimed 5-7 hours per week. Hours I spent on actual management—coaching, strategic planning, solving problems instead of just documenting them.
Why This Site Exists
I’ve tested 50+ AI productivity tools over the past two years. Some are garbage. Some are genuinely transformative—ChatGPT for writing, Claude for analysis, tools that actually save time.
When I shared what worked with other managers, the response was always: “Why didn’t anyone tell me about this sooner?”
That’s why Productivity Radar exists.
What You’ll Find Here
Honest reviews of AI tools I’ve tested myself. Step-by-step guides with real examples—not theory, actual workflows with copy-paste prompts. No fluff. You’re busy, I’m busy. Every article gets to the point.
Who This Is For
New managers overwhelmed by the sudden writing demands. Experienced managers who know there’s a better way but haven’t had time to figure it out. Anyone tired of spending Fridays writing about work instead of doing work.
My Expertise
I’ve written 300+ performance reviews, led 15 annual review cycles, conducted thousands of 1-on-1s, and managed both remote teams and hybrid organizations. I’ve trained multiple managers and tested AI tools across different roles since 2022.
Everything here is battle-tested across different team sizes and management challenges.
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What I Promise
Practical advice with exact how-to steps. Honest assessment of what’s worth paying for. Real experience from actually using these tools, not reading press releases. No BS.
Get in Touch
Questions? Suggestions? Found something I should test?
I read every message and respond to most of them. If you’re facing a specific management challenge and wondering if these tools can help, reach out. I’ve probably dealt with it.
The Bottom Line
You became a manager to lead people, not spend half your time on administrative busywork. These tools handle the mechanical work so you can focus on management that actually matters.
Let’s get your Fridays back.
Productivity Radar is published by Productivity Insights Media LLC, based in Texas.