The document discusses various tools that can be used for productivity including collections, tools, and waiting lists. It recommends choosing tools that are shared by a group to work on projects together and tools that allow integrating tasks across different lists. Common tools mentioned include collections, references, waiting lists, next action lists, and calendars.

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