Listen on Spotify. Many labour productivity metrics have become a counterproductive, outdated way to gauge the impact we have on the world when many of us in the modern world are concerned primarily with generating ideas. Is it time, then, to stop measuring productivity? But it does depend on the industry you work in. AfterContinue reading “Should We Stop Measuring Productivity?”
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Time Poverty: What to Do if You Feel Time Poor
Listen on Spotify. Time is money, as the saying goes. If that’s true, why do we think about how we spend our money, but not how we spend our time? This doesn’t seem sensible since time poverty affects so many of us across the globe. It can affect professionals who struggle to balance work andContinue reading “Time Poverty: What to Do if You Feel Time Poor”
What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect?
Listen on Spotify. We’re all susceptible to cognitive bias. This is when we make errors in judgement which affect our ability to evaluate situations and make informed decisions. You can read our post on cognitive biases for more. One cognitive bias we have yet to touch upon is the Dunning-Kruger Effect. This happens when weContinue reading “What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect?”
The Damaging Impact of Procrastination on Productivity
Listen on Spotify. Procrastination — the act of postponing tasks until the last possible minute — is common and really damages productivity. It might seem harmless on the face of it, but chronic procrastination can have several negative effects on your life and work and may even hold you back from achieving the level ofContinue reading “The Damaging Impact of Procrastination on Productivity”
Use Divergent Thinking For More Productive Brainstorming
Listen on Spotify. Do you wish there was a better way to brainstorm that would help you and your team come up with more, new innovative ideas that would be sure to make you more productive? Using divergent thinking might be the answer. You can use this creative process to help generate new ideas throughContinue reading “Use Divergent Thinking For More Productive Brainstorming”
The Benefits of Asynchronous Communication in the Workplace
Listen on Spotify. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a massive shift toward remote work. Consequently, questions are being asked about the effectiveness of real-time communication. Real-time communication can take up a lot of time which could be better employed elsewhere. Could making the switch to asynchronous communication in the workplace freeContinue reading “The Benefits of Asynchronous Communication in the Workplace”
Parkinson’s Law: Why it’s Sabotaging Productivity and How to Combat It
Listen on Spotify. Have you ever found that something that should be relatively simple ends up taking an inordinately long time? This can be even more confounding if you have undertaken similar tasks before and completed them in much less time. So, what gives? It may be Parkinson’s Law in action. Parkinson’s Law states thatContinue reading “Parkinson’s Law: Why it’s Sabotaging Productivity and How to Combat It”
Can a 4-Day Work Week Make Us More Productive?
Listen on Spotify. Have you ever considered the possibility that having a 4-day working week could make you more productive? Burnout can affect us all, no matter if you’re self-employed or work for a company. Being constantly busy has become a default state for many of us, so it’s no surprise that more of usContinue reading “Can a 4-Day Work Week Make Us More Productive?”
How to Tackle Tough Decisions with the Six Thinking Hats Method
Listen on Spotify. When was the last time you and your team made a major decision together? Did you have to encourage others to over their opinion and give input? Did one person do all the taking? Once an idea was put forward, did everyone get on board with it without coming up with otherContinue reading “How to Tackle Tough Decisions with the Six Thinking Hats Method”
Why Switching Between Work Applications Is a Bad Idea
Listen on Spotify. Do you often find yourself becoming prey to task switching at work, often necessitated by the multiple applications you use for work. Read on to find out why this is a bad habit and how you can deal with it and thereby improve your productivity. People are now accustomed to switching betweenContinue reading “Why Switching Between Work Applications Is a Bad Idea”
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