Lesson 5: Address the Root Causes of Distraction in the Workplace

Many people feel at least some level of frustration with technology in the workplace. Whether you’re attending video meetings or responding to a never-ending stream of emails, it’s easy to feel like digital tools hinder rather than help you meet your deadlines. But according to author Nir Eyal, technology isn’t the problem — the true determinant of a manageable workflow is culture. In this video lesson, Eyal uses two case studies to explain the key components of a focus-friendly work environment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive content, early, ad-free access to new releases, and more. https://www.youtube.com/@bigthink/membership/ ►Subscribe to Big Think on Substack Explore content that enlightens, inspires, and transforms. https://bigthinkmedia.substack.com/subscribe/ ►Get Big Think+ for Business Engage learners like never before with high-impact video microlearning from the biggest thinkers in the world. https://bigthink.com/plus/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Nir Eyal: Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a lecturer in marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.