|
Deconstructing the Myth of Multi-tasking Loukia Loukopoulos Whether engaged in daily life or at work, we are constantly bombarded with interruptions and distractions, and all kinds of demands that beg for more, and more, faster. So we respond, most often by trying to do many things at once. And we have become so inured to this style and pace of engaging with life and work that we have all come to believe in the myth that we can and must multitask - without any repercussions. In our new book, The Multitasking Myth: Handling Complexity in Real-World Operations (available now through the publisher’s website, and online book sellers), we deconstruct the myth of multitasking in real-world operations. We analyze what it means to attempt to juggle multiple demands concurrently, discuss what skills and mental resources are required, and illustrate the weaknesses and limitations that make humans pretty poor multitaskers. But we mainly present the case that no one is impervious to errors when multitasking. Publisher Link- Paperback (Ashgate) Publisher Link- Hard Cover (Ashgate) Amazon Link (reviews) |
|
** Questions/Comments?? ** If you have any Questions or Comments regarding this Article, send us your Comments. |