Older article that highlights the addiction to technology. Used in the Sources bibliography of The Myth of Multitasking. "But here's the paradox: Lots of BlackBerry lovers are simultaneously BlackBerry haters; for them, a blackout would be a huge relief after six years (BlackBerry launched in 1999) of being tethered to their offices and employers…" http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/services/2006-02-01-blackberry-life_x.htm
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Interview with Nan Russel on WebTalkRadio
How do you effectively handle your mounting workload and still accomplish ideas and life dreams when there is never enough time? Nan tackles that topic with two guests. Time management expert, Dave Crenshaw joins Nan to discuss his new book – The Myth of Multitasking: How Doing It all Gets Nothing Done. http://www.webtalkradio.net/index.php/show-podcasts/74-work-matters-with-nan-russell/2478-week49
Turn Off Your Monitor
Every day our society becomes more and more virtual, more digital. We have less in-person conversations and more meetings over the phone and through web conferencing. As transportation costs continue to rise, this shift toward long-distance communication is becoming inevitable. Unfortunately, the likelihood of switchtasking during these meetings also increases. One of the biggest culprits … Continue reading “Turn Off Your Monitor”
Las Vegas Biz Press: Bad Behavior
In a survey conducted by the executive staffing service Robert Half International Inc., workers were asked how much time each day they believed they spent doing personal tasks at the office. The mean response was 36 minutes, while executives believed that employees spent 46 minutes. … There is another benefit to setting specific times to … Continue reading “Las Vegas Biz Press: Bad Behavior”
Vacation Preparation & Your Productivity
I once overheard a business owner say that he felt more productive when he took a vacation, though not for the reasons one might expect. He explained that he worked in a whirlwind just before the vacation to make sure everything was taken care of before he left. Then, when he returned, he had to … Continue reading “Vacation Preparation & Your Productivity”
