Thursday, May 17, 2007

Multi Tasking: Yes or No

What is the core logic behind multi tasking:

  1. Get more done, in parallel - meaning more profit for the company
  2. Use minimal resources - meaning more profit for the company

So what is the benefit for the employee? Nothing, absolutely nothing!



Should we multi task at job? NO



Human brain can do multi tasking of activities which require lower level of skills and which are routine. For example walking. along with walking, one can also do another low skill task.



Human brain is not designed to multi task like computers. So to switch from one complex activity to another one, it take a long time. Effectively it is a waste of time. Secondly, this frequent switches reduces quality and introduces errors. All in all, multi tasking may appear to be productive, but in the long term it is not.



So Say No To Multitasking!

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