'Deep focus' in, multitasking out

I can do more productive work with better results in 8 hours if I'm not interrupted and can focus deeply, than I could do in 2 or 3 days of general work bouncing between tasks.

So true. I found myself more productive while focusing on one thing at a time but multitasking exists for a reason since company is not structured as a manufacturing line...will there be a change in the form of how business is structured in the near future?

We are having similar conversations at my company to improve our production and innovation. What are your thoughts on this article, and is this a similar focus for you or your company? I would love to hear from you.

How annoying is having to repeat something you just said during a conference call or a meeting because the person that you are referring to is distracted by other activities? Far too often, the typical answer that you will hear is: "Sorry but I am multitasking". Is this what multitasking really means? Can we manage multiple activities in a more effective way? Can anyone share a method or a discipline that enables a more productive use of time? Or is it a simple matter of being able to ignore emails and instant messages whilst you are on another meeting?

Thoughts on how to go about doing less work, but better work, through a #culture of clear #communication and more linear workflows in the #knowledge sector.