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Multitasking Costs Creative & Productivity- The Switch Cost Effect
While multitasking might make us feel productive, it can also lead to a phenomenon known as the "switch cost effect." This cognitive phenomenon has a profound impact on various aspects of our lives, including creative innovation and productivity. It is estimated to take 23 minutes to regain the level of focus we had on a task from even just a moment of interruption. How many interruptions do you have in a day?
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Pareto Principle & Creativity
The Pareto Principle also applies to creativity. When done correctly it will lead to true innovation that delivers greater productivity.