Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 63: How Do I Minimize Meetings?
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Jan 18, 2021 Discover efficient strategies to minimize meetings in large organizations by enhancing communication processes. Learn how to balance deep work in responsive roles and prioritize self-learning while pursuing a PhD. Explore tips for optimizing productivity at home, especially for working parents. Find out how to motivate teenagers to adopt effective work habits. Dive into the impacts of digital detoxes and the relevance of platforms like LinkedIn for personal and professional growth.
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Minimizing Meetings
- Identify the underlying processes that generate routine meetings.
- Optimize these processes to reduce meeting frequency or improve their efficiency.
Deep Work in a Responsive Role
- Use dual-use time blocks for periods requiring responsiveness, like a reference desk.
- Schedule administrative tasks during these blocks to free up focused work time.
Balancing Self-Learning and PhD Work
- Prioritize dissertation work during focused work hours, addressing potential "dissertation dodging."
- Pursue self-learning outside of dedicated work time, treating it as a separate activity.
