Ben de Haldevang

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The Guardian recently published a long but interesting piece on the history of time management (from Taylor forward). For me, the bit that’s really interesting and that feeds well into the current discourse is the differentiation between productivity and creativity. You’ll find the link here.

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Harvard Business

JULY 4, 2016

This is particularly true in organizations where employees are both, what Paul Graham calls, “makers” and “managers.” ” Makers, also known as individual contributors, are the software developers, engineers, architects, writers, and researchers who produce knowledge. Please do not disturb.”

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Harvard Business

MAY 1, 2017

In other words, two software developers always work together. So let’s say Developer A is typing, and Developer B gets an idea. Instead of handing over the keyboard and mouse, Developer A simply stops typing and lifts their hands. Developer B starts typing immediately. It’s a rule. That’s not me.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 6, 2017

” “I know what I should do to be more productive, but I just don’t do it.” Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 6, 2017

” “I know what I should do to be more productive, but I just don’t do it.” Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Time management is certainly a factor. Some candidates finish early, while others don’t complete it in time. However, McKinsey is more focused on your critical thinking skills and what you display during that time rather than how quickly you can complete each task. The first is a constrained optimization mini-game.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 18, 2018

We found widespread agreement that having great products and services and being a “good corporate citizen” are table stakes in a world of empowered citizens and consumers. “The amount of time management teams are spending reacting to dramatic changes in the world is unprecedented.

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