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Ep. 294: A Tactical Assault on Busyness
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Evolution of Busyness in the Workplace
This chapter explores how the front office IT revolution led to a decrease in specialization in the workplace, resulting in individuals taking on a variety of tasks that were previously handled by specialized support staff. The shift to digital networking increased workload diversity, leading to a sense of frantic busyness with minimal actual productivity. Strategies for reducing administrative overhead and efficiently managing tasks within a team are discussed to enhance work efficiency.
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