John Haber, founder of Haber Strategies Inc., has announced a new personal pledge focused on advancing human-centred technology in response to rising digital overload in modern workplaces.
The pledge builds on themes from his recent interview, where he addressed the growing complexity of digital tools and the operational strain placed on teams.
“Most startups don’t need more features,” Haber said. “They need fewer decisions and clearer systems.”
He added, “Technology should reduce stress. If it creates confusion, it’s not doing its job.”
The issue is urgent. According to recent industry research:
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65% of employees report feeling overwhelmed by workplace technology.
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70% of digital transformation initiatives fail due to low user adoption.
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Knowledge workers switch between apps an average of 1,200 times per day.
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Remote teams cite communication breakdown as a top productivity barrier.
“These aren’t technology problems,” Haber noted. “They’re clarity problems.”
The Human-Centred Tech Pledge
John Haber commits to the following seven behaviours:
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Remove unnecessary features before adding new ones.
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Ask teams what feels unclear before redesigning systems.
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Limit tool adoption to those with defined use cases.
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Run quarterly workflow audits focused on simplicity.
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Prioritise adoption metrics over feature metrics.
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Schedule structured listening sessions with users.
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Publish clear internal documentation for every new system.
“Good systems support people,” Haber said. “They don’t fight them.”
Do It Yourself Toolkit
Anyone can take action without purchasing services:
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List all tools you use weekly. Remove one that overlaps.
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Ask your team, “What feels unclear?” Document answers.
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Reduce meeting time by 10% and test impact.
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Consolidate scattered notes into one shared document.
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Simplify one recurring process this month.
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Create a one-page clarity brief for your main project.
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Schedule one honest one-on-one conversation per week.
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Replace one complex dashboard with three key metrics.
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Protect one hour daily for focused work.
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Review systems monthly and remove what is unused.
30-Day Progress Tracker
Week 1: Audit tools and remove at least one. Week 2: Conduct team clarity conversations. Week 3: Simplify one workflow. Week 4: Review results and document improvements.
Track:
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Tools reduced
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Meetings shortened
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Clearer decisions made
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Team feedback themes
Call to Action
John Haber invites founders, managers, and operators to take the Human-Centred Tech Pledge and share the toolkit within their teams. Small operational changes can compound into measurable clarity gains.
“Clarity changed everything,” Haber reflected. “Once people understood what mattered, engagement followed.”
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About John Haber
John Haber is a Montreal-based technology entrepreneur and founder of Haber Strategies Inc. He works with early-stage startups to design human-centred systems that improve communication, workflow, and team alignment.
Contact:
info@jonathanhabertech.com
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