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How I Work

Quick Win: Why unexpected interruptions to work are bigger problems than you might think, with Almanac CEO Adam Nathan

May 1, 2024
Almanac CEO Adam Nathan explores the impact of unexpected interruptions on productivity and job satisfaction. He emphasizes the importance of learning from 'fire drills' and embracing the mantra 'Slow is smooth and smooth is fast'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Professionals prioritize completing tasks on their to-do lists, even if they involve shallow work.
  • Unexpected interruptions or 'fire drills' are the real enemy of productivity and must be minimized for efficiency.

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Importance of Minimizing Unexpected Interruptions

Professionals often measure productivity by completing tasks on their to-do lists, even if they involve shallow work. The real hindrance to productivity is unexpected interruptions or fire drills. Learning from and minimizing these interruptions is crucial for achieving work satisfaction and efficiency.

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