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What's the big deal about time, anyway? Over-eager project managers keep reminding us that time is money. Einstein proved that time is relative. Who do you believe? The CEO of a company known for its revolutionary technical breakthroughs and over 20 years of impressive annual growth says creative people shouldn't have to worry about things like being on time for meetings. In his words, "Truly radical thinkers have a hard time even getting to work!" Like my friend, Ernie, they work more in space than in time. Well, how do you get results from people like Ernie? Give creativity time. Try to build your schedule around the arrival of the solution. It's like waiting for the train. No matter when it's due, you really shouldn't step off the platform until it arrives. Allow ideas to incubate. Staring at the ceiling and playing football in the hallway is part of the creative process. Legend has it that Archimedes discovered the law of specific gravity while he was taking a bath. Adjust your attitude about time, and you'll find that working with people like Ernie can be very productive. After all, they won't always be late for meetings. Sometimes they won't show up. |
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