Quote by W. Edwards Deming

The average American worker has fifty interruptions a day, of which seventy percent have nothing to do with work.

The average American worker has fifty interruptions a day, o

Summary

This quote highlights the profound impact that distractions and interruptions have on the productivity of the average American worker. It reveals that throughout the workday, individuals are interrupted roughly fifty times, and shockingly, only 30% of these interruptions actually pertain to work-related matters. This information underscores the challenge faced by workers in staying focused and completing tasks efficiently. It emphasizes the need for individuals and organizations to address and minimize such distractions in order to enhance productivity and overall effectiveness in the workplace.

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Procrastination

By W. Edwards Deming

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