DeveloperWeek Management 2023

Josh Ether, Ethereal Agile, Principal Agilist & Consultant

Introduction: The internet has fundamentally changed the way we work. The way we work has changed so much that the term ‘work’ is now obsolete. We are always ‘online’, always ‘connected’, always ‘available’. We are constantly bombarded with emails, Twitter notifications, Facebook messages, and Slack messages. As a result, we have become a generation of multitaskers.

The problem with multitasking is that it is simply not possible to do two things at once. When we try to multi-task, we are just switching our attention from one task to another very rapidly. This process of switching attention from one task to another uses up a lot of mental energy and can lead to mistakes being made.

Together will explore the phenomenon of "Distracted Delivery" or multitasking in multiple contexts. Applying the understanding to software and product development. Deep diving into the impact of multitasking on delivery, quality, and productivity. Discussing suggested ways in which we can overcome the challenges posed by multitasking.