Forcing Work – When the Report is Due on Friday

Many of us can inadvertently fall prey to force-based systems of work.

How easy is it to fall into such systems?

Monday

I’ve got that report to write. It’s due on Friday.

Both irritated and grateful for a deadline, you know that having one will kick you into gear if need be.

It’s Monday. I’m fine… for now. I don’t need to do this *right now*. It’s important but not urgent.

Maybe you *do* have other important things to do – the car broke down, the cat marked the rug, time with the kids, …

So you...