Tag: “Organization”

In 1982, General Motors closed its plant in Fremont, California. It was GM’s worst factory: absenteeism routinely exceeded 20%, there were more than 800 pending union complaints, and wildcat strikes were almost routine. The cars coming out of that plant were of the lowest quality in the system. Toyota reopened it two years later as NUMMI, rehiring almost all of the same workers, including the former strike leaders. It used the same machinery. It manufactured similar cars. And in less than a year, the plant went on to have the best quality in GM. Absenteeism dropped to 2%.

Sooner or later, all knowledge workers inevitably face a certain moment. It happens differently for everyone, but the conclusion is always the same: “I can’t keep all this in my head anymore.”

The main purpose of setting digital boundaries is to restore control over our attention and energy in a hyperconnected world. It involves consciously defining when, how, and for how long we interact with technology, so that it serves our goals rather than becoming a constant source of distraction and interruption.

The fundamental purpose of delegating tasks is to optimize the use of our time and energy by transferring specific responsibilities to other people, systems, or entities that can execute them efficiently.

Time blocking is a time management technique that involves dividing your day into specific blocks of time dedicated to specific types of activities. Time blocking allows you to be proactive: you decide in advance when you’re going to do each thing and for how long.