The Most Productive Hour Happened Unscheduled
Team members working in an organization typically tend to rely on meeting and scheduling structures to maintain productivity. This means that all meetings should have a planned agenda, with enough time allocated to accomplish goals. Conversely, most of the significant business conversations that inspire creativity, resolve issues, and support the company's growth occur outside of a conference room setting. All of these meaningful moments arise spontaneously as activities occur outside normal working hours (i.e., during social breaks, during informal strolls, or during transitions between formal events). These less structured periods of time provide the atmosphere to inspire innovative thought , establish open and honest relationships, and stimulate thought-provoking conversations. Organizations continue to realize that "over-structure" their activities impedes the development of creative thought and emotional intelligence (EI). Planning is an important part of being a...