Why Multitasking Is A Myth

Modern-day managers are often told to “multitask”. This gives rise to a debate whether “multitasking” actually improves efficiency and productivity. Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, who is also a prolific writer and speaker, talks about what multitasking means to him and how he manages his own time

- Bibek Debroy

I am not sure if there is a “universal lesson” on time management. I can talk about my individual experience. (Obviously) I cannot talk about others. I think the expression “multitasking” is grossly overused, is grossly misunderstood and it is simply not true.

Lessons are Personal 

The most important time management lesson that has worked for me may not work for everyone. It’s very easy to preach. It’s not very easy to learn.

How I learnt it (the art of time management), I have absolutely no idea. It happened over a period of time.