Balancing Slow Productivity and Efficiency in Knowledge Work

The chapter explores the concept of slow productivity as a response to the complexities of measuring productivity in knowledge work, emphasizing the importance of setting meaningful metrics over time. It discusses the challenges of avoiding pseudo-productivity in large corporations, using writing as an example to illustrate the significance of defining the right productivity metrics. The chapter also highlights the balance between efficiency and creativity, drawing insights from historical approaches to productivity in various fields.