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I generally
try to avoid meetings and conferences as I find the time cost to be huge—I get
the most value out of time in my office. However, it is critical that you
keep enough space in your schedule to allow for chance encounters and exposure
to new people and ideas. Having an open network is valuable; though
probably 90% of the random meetings I take are a waste of time, the other 10%
really make up for it.
Productivity
blog.samaltman.com
According to a 2019 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, two factors contribute to the problem, and one thing combats it. When managers and executives fail to adequately communicate expectations that are grounded in principle, employees mentally unplug until they more clearly understand objectives. And when a company’s pace and cadence is oriented toward only short-term goals, employees never feel a sense of accomplishment.4 The antidote to lack of engagement is a focus on Culture.
A CEO Only Does Three Things
Trey Taylor
SO YOU THINK YOUR PROJECT IS UNIQUE? Think again. Understanding that your project is “one of those” is key to getting your forecasts right and managing your risks.
How Big Things Get Done
Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner
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