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PRESSURE TO ACT VS NEED TO THINK

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Big data leads to data overload / overflow

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React Think & get messed up

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Work reality

28% interruptions 20% meetings 15% search for information 25% operations

10–12% thinkingonly

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Multitasking is supporting fragmented thinking

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CREATE & PROTECT TIME TO THINK

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be conscious about it & dedicate time

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Google formally allows every employee 20% of the time to think

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Ask directly

80% of all internal emails waste time"

10% are really useful 10% are outdated

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Indirect"communication

! strips away context!! dehumanizes human interaction

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Be concise

! eliminate unnecessary information!! scan material upfront!! prepare meetings!! cherisch ambiguity!! expect dialogues!! dedicate time for conflicts, debriefs & check-ins!! respect habits, bio-rhythms, vacations & holidays

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