Today's blog post is a testament to what many of us have guessed for years - multitasking just does not work. Most recent neuroscience results point to the fact that the brain cannot multitask, regardless of our gender. Key to high performance is focusing on on thing at a time. in fact, after each interruption, it can take upwards of 20 minutes to get back to a focus on the task at hand.
Here are two great articles on the top:
How Mulittasking at work can slow you down by Martha E. Mangelsdorf
The Cognitive Costs of Multitasking - Kendra Cherry
Multitasking in today's world has become so prevalent that we might not even recognize it. Monitor yourself today - where are you multitasking? How effective is it, especially if it is for bigger tasks that do require focus and attention?
Other posts have talked about chunking. Focusing in on tasks for intensive 15 minute bursts, before moving onto another task. How might that support you in checking things off your list this Friday?
Have a great weekend,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, PCC
Potentials Realized
Author of From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching(Jossey-Bass, 2013) and Effective Group Coaching (Wiley, 2010)
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Here are two great articles on the top:
How Mulittasking at work can slow you down by Martha E. Mangelsdorf
The Cognitive Costs of Multitasking - Kendra Cherry
Multitasking in today's world has become so prevalent that we might not even recognize it. Monitor yourself today - where are you multitasking? How effective is it, especially if it is for bigger tasks that do require focus and attention?
Other posts have talked about chunking. Focusing in on tasks for intensive 15 minute bursts, before moving onto another task. How might that support you in checking things off your list this Friday?
Have a great weekend,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, PCC
Potentials Realized
Author of From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching(Jossey-Bass, 2013) and Effective Group Coaching (Wiley, 2010)
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Authorized Partner
Everything DiSC® Authorized Partner
Contact us and let us know how we can support you in helping your team reach its' full potential - (416)996-8326
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