Aug 1, 2012

Does Helping Others Hurt Your Creativity

Does Helping Others Hurt Your Creativity? The Cost of Interruption
"Time-management gurus often champion the idea of specified office quiet hours."

In one condition, designed to simulate a relaxed open-plan office, the "help-seekers" in each pair could interrupt their partner any time they liked.

If there is a large discrepancy in expertise or knowledge between staff, then allowing interruptions at anytime is likely to be highly beneficial.

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