At Work with The Ready 14. Surviving the Summertime Slump
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Jul 8, 2024 Exploring the challenges of organizational productivity during the summer lull, strategies for managing workloads in the absence of vacationing team members, and the importance of aligning tasks with energy levels for optimal outcomes. Discussing ways to overcome summer obstacles through rescheduling events, fostering flexibility in meetings, and promoting personal reflections on work values and behaviors.
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Conflicting Vacation Styles
- Sam Spurlin prefers a relaxing vacation style, simply reading and wading in water.
- This contrasts with his in-laws' desire for more active vacations.
The Summertime Slump Paradox
- Knowledge workers often lack deep work time but fail to utilize it when available, like during the summer.
- This perpetuates a cycle of busy but unproductive work.
Summertime Productivity
- During the summer months, either fully disconnect and take time off or do something valuable.
- Avoid the trap of being present but unproductive.