Discussing the Book of the Month
November 2003 - The Simplicity Survival Handbook: 32 Ways to Do Less and Accomplish More
Bill Jensen has been hawking simplicity for 10 years - in books, on his Web site (www.simplerwork.com), and through a thriving consulting practice. His newest book, The Simplicity Survival Handbook, delivers what it promises - a practical guide for people trying to find a realistic balance in their lives. Here, Jensen talks about tools and strategies for doing less.
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Discussion Questions
- Doing less may require courage - a willingness to ask why and question the assumptions that drive our workload. Which of Jensen's suggestions would require the most courage in your own organization? Why?
- If we truly did less of the silly stuff we have to do every day, what would happen to our effectiveness on the job? Our workload? Our work-life balance?
- How can we constructively relate to coworkers who don't buy into our commitment to do less, who simply see it as shirking responsibility?
- As a team, how can we support one another when we make a commitment to do less? What should we do with the time we save?
