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277: State of Organizational Flow what really counts! with Wolfram Müller

Oct 13, 2024
Wolfram Müller, an expert in knowledge work optimization and co-author of 'The CIO’s Guide to Breakthrough Project Portfolio Performance,' shares groundbreaking insights. He discusses findings from the State of Organizational Flow Report, emphasizing the detrimental effects of multitasking on productivity. Müller highlights strategies to eliminate bottlenecks, improve engagement, and create a state of flow in organizations. He encourages participation in this transformative study to gain valuable, data-driven insights into enhancing performance across various project management methods.
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  • Reducing multitasking through effective portfolio management significantly enhances organizational flow and overall productivity across various project methodologies.
  • The State of Organizational Flow Report reveals that understanding underlying flow factors, rather than just following methodologies, is key to improving efficiency.

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The State of Organizational Flow Report

A long-term study has been conducted to measure multitasking within organizations and the impact on productivity, revealing that despite embracing agile and classical project management methods since 2016, organizations have not seen significant improvements in productivity. The State of Organizational Flow Report highlights that multitasking remains a pervasive issue, impeding efficiency in knowledge work. This report emphasizes that it isn't merely about adhering to detailed plans or specific methodologies but understanding the underlying factors that truly enhance organizational flow. The emphasis is placed on measuring actual flow rather than merely counting methodologies employed within organizations.

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