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Almost everyone has so much on their plate these days.
We're being pulled in all directions. We want a family and a career, a rich social life and to work out three times a week. On top of that, we're constantly online.

Workshop: 'Multitasking is a myth'   

Many people today feel the need to do multiple things at once; they try to multitask constantly.
But scientists say true multitasking isn't possible: “Multitasking is a myth.”

Switchtasking

If you're on the phone while reading an email at the same time, you're not truly multitasking — your brain is switching back and forth between tasks. This is called switchtasking.
And switchtasking comes at a high cost!

Switch costs*

When you frequently check your email or WhatsApp during work, you’re constantly switching tasks. Your work needs attention — but so do the messages. According to research, this makes it impossible to properly focus on the task at hand.

Ideally, you'd monotask — finish one task before starting another — but in today’s world, we’re practically expected to multitask (or rather, switchtask).

During the workshop or lecture  'Multitasking is a myth' by Wouter Hesseling, participants experience firsthand the cost of switchtasking and receive practical tips on how to switch tasks more efficiently — if they must do it.

Of course, everyone gets a booklet to take home so they can review everything at their own pace. It's great to see what this brings out in the group — everyone is eager to apply these insights right away.

The Cost of Switching Tasks*

  • 40% less productive

  • Many more mistakes

  • Several minutes before regaining focus

  • Reduced creativity

  • Temporary IQ drop

  • More stress, less awareness of surroundings

  • Drains your energy

ACTIVE WORKSHOP

Up to 120 persons

45 to 120 minutes.

After a PowerPoint introduction and demonstration, the participants will practice with real breakable spinning-plates. In between, there is plenty of opportunity to share experiences and ask questions.

INTERACTIVE KEYNOTE

Large rooms

 20 to 60 minutes.

The crowd will be presented with various exercises during this fascinating interactive lecture, but they do remain seated. The lecture ends with an act of 10 rotating plates.

© 2015 Wouter Hesseling    |   Ten Katestraat 190 1053 CK Amsterdam    0031(0)206161057   |   info@multitasken.com

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