The Multi-Tasking Myth

Okay, so enough already. We hear from managers all the time about how they "Multi-task" to be more effective. It may be time to really review this myth. Multi-tasking came from the home, where multiple projects can happen simultaneously. Unfortunately, too many people are taking this concept and applying it incorrectly in the workplace. Multi-tasking has become an excuse for not focusing on important projects, incomplete work, and failing to listen to one another. This paper explains the multi-tasking myth.