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Multitasking reduces productivity and irritates colleagues, according to Jeremy Hunter, PhD, Assistant Professor at Drucker School of Management. His Executive Mind course reveals powerful alternatives to constant task-switching.
Research by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi shows:
- Flow states require concentrated attention
- Modern workplaces discourage deep focus
- Constant task-switching creates dissatisfaction
Simple mindfulness techniques can help:
- Pause for 1-2 minutes periodically
- Focus on your breath
- Regain present-moment awareness
- Discreet enough for office environments
A CIO student implemented these changes:
- Phone-free meetings (collected devices at door)
- Reduced open browser tabs
- Scheduled email response times
- Turned off personal phone for work hours
Results: Gained 2-3 productive hours daily (40+ hours monthly)
Initiate team discussions about:
- Meeting multitasking policies
- Email response protocols
- Focus time guidelines
Hunter notes: "We lack cultural norms around attention etiquette - creating these can be liberating."
How do you manage multitasking at work? Share your strategies in the comments.
This post summarizes insights from Jeremy Hunter's discussion in the Working with Mindfulness webinar. Original content appeared on Daniel Goleman's LinkedIn.
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