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The Case for the 6-Hour Workday

Harvard Business

A study by scientists at Advanced Brain Monitoring also found that being in flow cut the time it took to train novice marksmen up to an expert level in half. Traveling, often long-distance, to meet people face-to-face, when a phone call would suffice. The Modern Organization Sabotages Productivity. Set Realistic Expectations.

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Health Care Providers Can Use Design Thinking to Improve Patient Experiences

Harvard Business

Mary sought care at a large academic medical center with multiple entrances and towers; at times she was expected to travel long distances due to the sheer size of the facility. Mary faced an additional set of challenges once she got to the hospital. Each year approximately 3.6

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How to Win with Automation (Hint: It’s Not Chasing Efficiency)

Harvard Business

At the same time, managers need to continue to motivate employees who fear their jobs being replaced by robots. In much the same way, nobody calls a travel agency to book a simple flight anymore. This creates a dilemma for leaders. In this new era of automation, leaders will need to identify new sources of value creation.