Information Overload is an increasing problem both in the workplace and in life in general. Those that learn to deal with it effectively will have a major advantage in the next few years.Information Overload is when you are trying to deal with more information than you are able to process to make sensible decisions. The result is either that you either delay making decisions, or that you make the wrong decisions.
It is now commonplace to be getting too many e-mails, reports and incoming messages to deal with them effectively. It will become increasingly important for PAs to know how best to support their bosses by minimising e-waste and maximising essential content.
APA hopes to play its part in this by including practical solutions in its new training programmes and by regular updates on best practice in the news section.
The root of the problem is that, although computer processing and memory is increasing all the time, we humans that must use the information are not getting any faster. Effectively, the human mind acts as a bottleneck in the process. We will also be addressing the subject of brain training and whether you can learn the techniques of human search engine optimisation.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Gareth
2 comments:
Some days my Boss just sits there drowning in work. I really feel for him and try to take as much as I can but he does keep too much to himself. He looks tired and frustrated. Any suggestions?
Definitely, give me a call and I'll make some suggestions - 07766 914245.
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