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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Fake work
Book • 2008
In 'Fake Work', Brent D. Peterson and Gaylan W. Nielson explore the concept of tasks that consume time without contributing to organizational goals.
They provide strategies to recognize and eliminate such tasks, focusing on real work that achieves results.
The book offers solutions to enhance productivity and align work with company strategies.
They provide strategies to recognize and eliminate such tasks, focusing on real work that achieves results.
The book offers solutions to enhance productivity and align work with company strategies.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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