A calendar is part of the production system. Coordination has a cost that is larger than the minutes on the invitation.
What to look for
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Understand the difference between fragmented and sustained work.
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Cluster necessary coordination where possible.
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Discuss the cost of interruptions with people whose schedules differ from yours.
Keep in mind
A conceptual distinction, not a claim that all engineers work alike or that meetings are inherently wasteful.
Try this next
Compare a planned day with an actual day for one week. Look at interrupted focus blocks as well as total meeting time.
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