A study pointing to the increased productivity from investments in computers and IT.
Archive for March 27th, 2007
Productivity through interruptions
An interesting article at ComputerWorld that investigates how individuals get more productive using IT – by finishing more projects but not by getting specific projects done more quickly. The interesting part to me is the correlation with communications, where high-touch, high-tech individuals end up being the most productive. And I really liked the examples of Betweenness and Reach in networking referenced here…
Lessons? Cultivate the communicators, and help everyone grow their networks to drive more efficiencies…
Technorati Tags: productivity, betweenness, reach, network
It appears that we do need to have some inspired ideas but the auto company’s claims that efficiency is so hard it isn’t economically feasible once again fall on their nose. Doing things the same way as we always have just doesn’t work out well.
Ready for your computer to whisper sweet nothings in your ear with no one else to hear? Sign me up…
