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SLOW PRODUCTIVITY: Can We Get More Done by Doing Less?
The Next Big Idea
Navigating the Perils of Knowledge Work Productivity and Burnout
Knowledge workers often find themselves in a state of pseudo productivity, overloaded with numerous projects and emails, yet not enough to change their behavior. This grim situation stems from the ambiguity and autonomy in knowledge work, where individuals are left to manage their workload informally, leading to suboptimal configurations. The lack of a systematic approach to workload management results in a culture where more activity is valued over nonactivity, compelling workers to continuously say 'yes' until the stress outweighs the cost of declining. This cycle of saying 'yes' until the workload becomes unbearable is the norm for knowledge workers, functioning at the brink of a crash due to the absence of an optimal workload balance. The pain of overload serves as the key indicator for pushing back on new tasks, highlighting the challenges faced in navigating productivity and burnout in knowledge work environments.
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