Do you purposefully schedule your down-time?

Leadership Culture & Values

Yes, I intentionally schedule breaks and non-work related activities on my calendar77%

No, I only schedule work-related activities. Down-time happens haphazardly.22%

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Director in Software5 years ago

I schedule short learning or calm relaxation breaks etc. have to admit though can't always keep them. every break taken is still a +

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no title5 years ago

Yes

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Director in Manufacturing5 years ago

Absolutely schedule it or it won’t ever happen

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