The Circuit Breaker

S1 E3 | Q&A with Bob and Greg - What Debating Can Teach Us About Ourselves

Apr 8, 2022

Experienced debater Bob and seasoned moderator Greg share insights on getting unstuck in work, prioritizing tasks effectively, understanding oneself, and the role of debate in the workplace.

31:19

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Quick takeaways

Prioritizing essential tasks is key to productivity and progress.

Engaging in debates fosters understanding, problem-solving, and progress in the workplace.

Deep dives

The importance of focusing on essential tasks

According to a study by Kim Clark, engineers are most productive when they have five projects. Having more than five projects can become overwhelming and hinder progress. It is important to prioritize and focus on the essential tasks that will have the greatest impact.

Introduction

2min

Getting Unstuck: Understanding the Reasons and Overcoming Obstacles

13min

Prioritizing Tasks in a Portfolio

5min

Understanding Yourself and Asking for Help

4min

The Role of Debate and Arguing in the Workplace

7min

In today's episode of the Circuit Breaker, the roles are reversed, and Katherine takes up the show moderator role. This is the pilot episode for a new segment whereby Greg and Bob dig into their experiences and answer different questions from their audience.

You'll learn steps you can take when you get stuck and are not making progress in your work.

You'll discover how to prioritize your tasks effectively and get more things done.

Join us for this fascinating and insightful discussion on how we navigate some of the challenges we face in our everyday work at the Rewired Group.

Enjoy!

What You'll Learn in this Show:

The difference between being "stuck" vs. being "unmotivated."
How to stay motivated even if you have a very demanding work schedule.
Different prioritization strategies Greg and Bob use to stay ahead of their work
What's the role of debate or discourse in the workplace?
And so much more…

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