YES
from members:
Elio Longo, Jr.
Waterbury, CT
Is multi-tasking
an effective
Multi-tasking helps
achieve optimal effi-
ciency, and promotes
continual learning and
greater awareness of
organizational purpose, unity
and vision.
way to work?
Silvia Acosta
San Antonio, TX
When the word
“multi-tasking” was
coined, it referred to
a computer that could
run more than one pro-
Today’s expectations
and way of work
demand it. We’re
more able to perform
different tasks and
maintain the ability to execute
them when necessary.
gram simultaneously. Now,
Tatiana Seregrina
West Des Moines, IA
multi-tasking evokes images
of people scanning e-mail
while talking on the
phone, writing a report
It is mostly about focusing
on major parameters:
first, choosing the most
important tasks; second,
being realistic about an
ability to handle them effectively.
while listening in on
LORY
WILLIAMS
conference calls or
cooking dinner while
NO
supervising homework.
from members:
The key to success, we’re told, is how many different
Shae Taylor
jobs we can complete at the same time.
But some experts say the more tasks we juggle—
particularly unrelated tasks—the less efficient we
become at performing any one task. What’s more,
Chandler, AZ
Attention to detail and
a willingness to give
one’s undivided attention is sadly lacking in
today’s society.
they argue, multi-tasking increases stress and may cause
discomfort or health problems. What do you think?
Prasad Ayzola
Newark, DE
Find out more about this topic on the Web:
www.familiesandwork.org/summary/overwork2005.pdf
www.apa.org/releases/multitasking.html
www.fastcompany.com/online/63/multitasking.html
www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1174696,00.html
Multi-tasking results in
less productivity, more
stress. We need to
focus on one task at a
time for better results.
Randy Sutak
Juneau, AK
A person can only effec-
tively think of one thing
at a time. Organize your
tasks in a manner that
allows focus and clarity,
and speed through as needed.
