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E11 - Maximizing Productivity: The Art of Doing Less But Achieving More
LIVING WITH THE 1%
Katie, how are you doing? Still collecting on that 1% and that's easier said than done. One of the things that I struggle with, the 1%, because there are so many things to be improved. And we're continuing our theme of very easy topics with no conviction.
IS MULTITASKING BAD FOR YOU?
Alan: Is multitasking really a good thing? He says as a leader, the number of balls in the air has increased. How do we use different types of multitasking to benefit us? What does that look like both professionally and personally?
EXPECTATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
The level of expectations, I believe, has increased for healthcare professionals. Where are the expectations coming from? Internal, external, and very similar to you. How can I be dependable and excellent at the same time if I am multitasking?
KATIE ON THE SWITCH
A recent UC Irvine study said after just one interruption, it can take up to 23 minutes to refocus on what I might have been doing. I am curious, Katie, as you talked about the switch, what have you found to be helpful in making that intentional transition?
5 GEARS OF PRODUCTIVITY
The Five Gears is where you are really focused on one task. This is really an emphasis on the quality versus quantity approach. How can I be both present and productive? It's the and that makes this so challenging.
GOODBYE SWAPPING TASKING FOR BACKGROUND TASKING
Crenshaw also offers an alternative to switch tasking, which is called background tasking. Other ways that this could happen in a workplace would be delegating things. If you're trying to do too much, if you're not willing to give up some of those things, it could be frustrating.
WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE IF WE DID LESS AS LEADERS?
What would it look like if all of us, as leaders, did 1% less, maybe 10% less? Could we flip the narrative and say do more with intention?
THE IMPORTANCE OF SAYING NO AND NOT
Kate: Instead of saying no, I'm not saying no to that. I'm saying yes to a more intentional, authentic version of myself and what I can offer to my organization. What priorities do you have and how does that align to your day to day?
THE BENEFITS OF MULTITASKING
When we say multitasking, it's keeping as few of balls in the air as possible. If there is one of those balls that especially energizes me, that can work well. This could be an opportunity in the workplace to find tasks that energize my colleagues that may not energize me.
HOW TO MAKE MULTITASKING WORK FOR YOU
When I decrease the amount of multitasking I do, I then create available time to be present to the people around me. As we examine the way we practice our various professions, is there an opportunity to connect with patients more? What may seem like insignificant steps are actually significant steps.
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By Alan SpiesLIVING WITH THE 1%
Katie, how are you doing? Still collecting on that 1% and that's easier said than done. One of the things that I struggle with, the 1%, because there are so many things to be improved. And we're continuing our theme of very easy topics with no conviction.
IS MULTITASKING BAD FOR YOU?
Alan: Is multitasking really a good thing? He says as a leader, the number of balls in the air has increased. How do we use different types of multitasking to benefit us? What does that look like both professionally and personally?
EXPECTATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
The level of expectations, I believe, has increased for healthcare professionals. Where are the expectations coming from? Internal, external, and very similar to you. How can I be dependable and excellent at the same time if I am multitasking?
KATIE ON THE SWITCH
A recent UC Irvine study said after just one interruption, it can take up to 23 minutes to refocus on what I might have been doing. I am curious, Katie, as you talked about the switch, what have you found to be helpful in making that intentional transition?
5 GEARS OF PRODUCTIVITY
The Five Gears is where you are really focused on one task. This is really an emphasis on the quality versus quantity approach. How can I be both present and productive? It's the and that makes this so challenging.
GOODBYE SWAPPING TASKING FOR BACKGROUND TASKING
Crenshaw also offers an alternative to switch tasking, which is called background tasking. Other ways that this could happen in a workplace would be delegating things. If you're trying to do too much, if you're not willing to give up some of those things, it could be frustrating.
WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE IF WE DID LESS AS LEADERS?
What would it look like if all of us, as leaders, did 1% less, maybe 10% less? Could we flip the narrative and say do more with intention?
THE IMPORTANCE OF SAYING NO AND NOT
Kate: Instead of saying no, I'm not saying no to that. I'm saying yes to a more intentional, authentic version of myself and what I can offer to my organization. What priorities do you have and how does that align to your day to day?
THE BENEFITS OF MULTITASKING
When we say multitasking, it's keeping as few of balls in the air as possible. If there is one of those balls that especially energizes me, that can work well. This could be an opportunity in the workplace to find tasks that energize my colleagues that may not energize me.
HOW TO MAKE MULTITASKING WORK FOR YOU
When I decrease the amount of multitasking I do, I then create available time to be present to the people around me. As we examine the way we practice our various professions, is there an opportunity to connect with patients more? What may seem like insignificant steps are actually significant steps.