Over 97% of people objectively lose productivity when switching context, even when subjectively believing they are handling it well.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership We live in a world that glorifies “busyness”. The ability to ...

Two tasks using the same senses are harder than others, research finds. Aug. 13, 2012 — -- We humans like to think we're good at using our nimble brains to deal with two challenges at once. But ...

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Multitasking tends to get a bad rap, especially among cognitive psychologists and behavioral scientists.

How many times have you been asked during a job interview, “Are you a good multitasker?” or “How do you juggle multiple tasks at once?” How often has your boss said that you need to multitask better ...

Give single-tasking a try. You’re listening to that Zoom call in the background, reviewing emails, and answering notifications as they ping on your phone. Or maybe you’re at home, after work, watching ...

I remember becoming acutely aware of students’ multi-tasking abilities in 2005. I watched my daughter, who was a senior in high school, do her homework while also enjoying four other inputs—music from ...

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