'MULTITASKING IS A MYTH'

Through the various exercises during this lecture or workshop, participants will notice that it is not efficient at all to switchtask. They will be really surprised how much passes them by when they are busy with two things that both require their attention.

 

'Mindful switchtasking'

Scientific research has shown that you can reduce the costs of switching by 'mindful switchtasking'. During the active part, participants learn to combine two newly learned tasks. It turns out that switching with attention (mindful) is very efficient. Practice makes perfect!

 

In between there are enough moments to share experiences. It is nice to see what is released in the group. Different work situations pass by.

Feedback after workshops and lectures shows that groups have really started working with it. It is a theme that is very much alive in every organization: how do you deal with all your tasks on the work floor while others are pulling at you, while you keep getting emails and there is constant distraction.

Something that also comes from 'Multitasking is a myth' is mutual understanding: sometimes you need some time to finish something with full attention (monotasking). Then you don't want to be distracted!

All issues that are reflected in 'the new way of working'. During the session, Wouter Hesseling will also discuss the pros and cons of open-plan offices with the participants.

 

Everyone gets a special functional sticker and table card: 'Not now, one task at a time, later I have all the time for you'. Everyone also gets a booklet to read it all again at home.

During the workshop variant, filming is done (if desired). Everyone receives a professionally edited video as a souvenir the day after the session.

 

Purpose of the workshop/lecture 'Multitasking is a myth':

 

• A structured way of working on the work floor and beyond.

• Making better choices in approach.

• More peace of mind.

• Mutual understanding in the workplace.

 

 

This results in:

 

• Higher efficiency (net working time is greater).

• Increased productivity (fewer mistakes are made).

• Maximum customer focus (the customer receives full attention).

• Less work pressure and burnout.

• More room for creativity and innovation.

• More sustainable employability of employees.

 

 

Important aspects that are discussed during 'Multitasking is a myth':

 

• Time management

• Work more efficiently

• Multitasking

• Burn-out prevention

• Keeping control of work and career

• Mindfulness

• Mindful switchtasking

• Monotasking

• Safety

• To collaborate

• Sustainable employability

• The new way of working

• Working from home

• Dealing with open-plan offices

• Dealing with smartphone