Digitalization offers enormous opportunities, but it is increasingly leading to an attention crisis, with constant distractions from sources like social media, chat, email, etc.—with negative consequences for productivity and well-being. This book shows how conscious behavioral reflection, mindfulness, and deep work can help you work more focused and effectively. Based on scientific findings, it offers a practical, field-tested action-learning program in six steps. For anyone who wants to strengthen their digital self-management and navigate the workday with greater clarity.
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Dr. Michael Krebs is a lecturer at the Institute for Human Resource Management and Organization at the FHNW School of Business and an extended faculty member of the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University. He teaches Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Change Management, and HRM in both undergraduate and continuing education programs. Previously, he held various leadership roles in different companies for over 20 years.
Prof. Christine Kuhn is a professor at the Institute for Human Resource Management and Organization at the FHNW School of Business. She teaches Human Resource Management in various undergraduate and continuing education programs. Before that, she worked for over 20 years in various leadership and HR consulting roles. She is also the founder and CEO of BEYOND Coaching GmbH and serves as a board member.
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Digitalization offers enormous opportunities, but it is increasingly leading to an attention crisis, with constant distractions from sources like social media, chat, email, etc.—with negative consequences for productivity and well-being. This book shows how conscious behavioral reflection, mindfulness, and deep work can help you work more focused and effectively. Based on scientific findings, it offers a practical, field-tested action-learning program in six steps. For anyone who wants to strengthen their digital self-management and navigate the workday with greater clarity.
Michael Krebs
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