Key Takeaways Burnout isn’t just too much work. It’s often unclear priorities, invisible capacity constraints and constant context-switching. Start by making work visible in one shared system, then ...

If you've ever answered a phone call while driving through an unfamiliar part of town, you know what it feels like to try to do two things at once. It's difficult to concentrate on one task while ...

Have you ever felt like juggling multiple projects is more like herding cats—chaotic, overwhelming, and nearly impossible to control? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced work environment, managing ...

Ever found yourself buried under a mountain of project tasks, struggling to keep track of deadlines and team communications? If so, you’re not alone. Many project managers face this challenge daily.

YOU JUST GOT TWO VERY IMPORTANT projects approved, and they both have to be completed around the same time. Both are key customer projects and both are complicated, requiring specialized skills that ...

Between catering to the needs of customers, ensuring employees are engaged, remaining true to the values of the organization and staying compliant on changing laws, running a business naturally ...

One of the most difficult things in research is to pick, prioritize, and pursue the right research projects. I’ve struggled with this in the past, and often found myself juggling different papers ...

Editor’s Note: In the “Are You Working?” series, a Ph.D. and academic-writing coach answers questions from faculty members and graduate students about scholarly motivation and productivity. This month ...