Comments on: Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:59:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Busy vs Burst … Yup, I’ve been bit by this one « From the Atelier… http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-332556 Busy vs Burst … Yup, I’ve been bit by this one « From the Atelier… Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:24:03 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-332556 [...] Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive, the author talks about the risks we may face when we use new web tools to accomplish our work. I [...] [...] Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive, the author talks about the risks we may face when we use new web tools to accomplish our work. I [...]

]]> By: Ralf Lippold http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-328697 Ralf Lippold Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:13:58 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-328697 Being a bursty worker myself I have experienced the workspace there this kind of work is appreciated (building a new plant, being within a help organnization working in a crisis) and where it isn't (being put down to standard work, without getting a chance to improve the process; working under a control orientated boss). Bursty really looks alien to other workers who are used to 9-5-jobs, they can't imagine that ideas can come up at midnight, or during holidays that have relevance to the job. What makes the environment more friendly towards bursty workers. Cheers, Ralf PS.: Thanks to Trib of Acidlabs to learn about this, http://twitter.com/trib Being a bursty worker myself I have experienced the workspace there this kind of work is appreciated (building a new plant, being within a help organnization working in a crisis) and where it isn’t (being put down to standard work, without getting a chance to improve the process; working under a control orientated boss).

Bursty really looks alien to other workers who are used to 9-5-jobs, they can’t imagine that ideas can come up at midnight, or during holidays that have relevance to the job.

What makes the environment more friendly towards bursty workers.

Cheers,

Ralf

PS.: Thanks to Trib of Acidlabs to learn about this, http://twitter.com/trib

]]> By: Research confirms Library Garden Reporting: Goofing off at work makes you a better employee « Library Garden http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-326226 Research confirms Library Garden Reporting: Goofing off at work makes you a better employee « Library Garden Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:37:22 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-326226 [...] your boss still has a problem with your wilbful behavior, you can claim, “I just have a bursty style, not a busy style, which means that although it might appear to the untrained eye that I’m never actually [...] [...] your boss still has a problem with your wilbful behavior, you can claim, “I just have a bursty style, not a busy style, which means that although it might appear to the untrained eye that I’m never actually [...]

]]> By: Bursty Work vs Busy Work http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-326065 Bursty Work vs Busy Work Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:09:48 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-326065 [...] new to me, the term has been around for a least a couple of years.  For example, in April 2007 Anne Zelenka, in the Web Worker Daily blog, suggests that “In almost every aspect of work, bursters look entirely unproductive and [...] [...] new to me, the term has been around for a least a couple of years.  For example, in April 2007 Anne Zelenka, in the Web Worker Daily blog, suggests that “In almost every aspect of work, bursters look entirely unproductive and [...]

]]> By: Five reasons we live in interesting times - SmartPlanet http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-318014 Five reasons we live in interesting times - SmartPlanet Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:53:26 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-318014 [...] economy: Anne Zelenka of Web Worker Daily identified the new emerging definition of productivity in the networked age. That is, individuals engaged in the “burst” economy are valued for the [...] [...] economy: Anne Zelenka of Web Worker Daily identified the new emerging definition of productivity in the networked age. That is, individuals engaged in the “burst” economy are valued for the [...]

]]> By: E L S U A ~ A KM Blog Thinking Outside The Inbox by Luis Suarez » A World Without Email - Year 2, Week 7 (Open Enterprise 2009 with Oliver Marks) http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-314378 E L S U A ~ A KM Blog Thinking Outside The Inbox by Luis Suarez » A World Without Email - Year 2, Week 7 (Open Enterprise 2009 with Oliver Marks) Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:14:43 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-314378 [...] Email" series, just before I would freak out from the whole thing! Talking about an unbalanced busyness versus burstiness, [...] [...] Email" series, just before I would freak out from the whole thing! Talking about an unbalanced busyness versus burstiness, [...]

]]> By: Doug Cornelius .com · Beyond Email as Communication http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-312566 Doug Cornelius .com · Beyond Email as Communication Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:12:14 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-312566 [...] Anne Zelenka points out in her post “Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive” email has become a single channel of communication for the [...] [...] Anne Zelenka points out in her post “Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive” email has become a single channel of communication for the [...]

]]> By: JohnBedard.com Archives » Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-312193 JohnBedard.com Archives » Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:42:14 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-312193 [...] something to backup my style of working, the old school “Busy” mindset vs. the new school “Burst” mindset (although, there’s got to be a better name for it than “Burst”): Busy: Always [...] [...] something to backup my style of working, the old school “Busy” mindset vs. the new school “Burst” mindset (although, there’s got to be a better name for it than “Burst”): Busy: Always [...]

]]> By: acidlabs » Enterprise 2.0 - Enabling change or part of the problem? http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-310493 acidlabs » Enterprise 2.0 - Enabling change or part of the problem? Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:15:18 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-310493 [...] in April 2007, my friend and colleague Anne Zelenka published something of a manifesto regarding the busy/burst dichotomy, falling strongly on the side of burst.  Same place as [...] [...] in April 2007, my friend and colleague Anne Zelenka published something of a manifesto regarding the busy/burst dichotomy, falling strongly on the side of burst.  Same place as [...]

]]> By: acidlabs » The Right Stuff - attraction, engagement, retention in a hyperconnected world http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-310449 acidlabs » The Right Stuff - attraction, engagement, retention in a hyperconnected world Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:16:37 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-310449 [...] We need to alter our focus to ensure we’re providing engaging, fulfilling places to work. Where the work done has real meaning and staff are empowered to make their own decisions and get on with the job. Presence-based work practices are the stuff of the Industrial Revolution. Eight hours a day is a demonstrably false measure of efficiency and effectiveness. We need to rethink our approach and revolutionise our businesses to focus on nothing but quality output. The reputations we generate as a consequence will help attract the right people - staff, clients, customers all. [...] [...] We need to alter our focus to ensure we’re providing engaging, fulfilling places to work. Where the work done has real meaning and staff are empowered to make their own decisions and get on with the job. Presence-based work practices are the stuff of the Industrial Revolution. Eight hours a day is a demonstrably false measure of efficiency and effectiveness. We need to rethink our approach and revolutionise our businesses to focus on nothing but quality output. The reputations we generate as a consequence will help attract the right people – staff, clients, customers all. [...]

]]> By: Star (of David) bursts: On the “Bursty” Nature of Jewish Engagement « Boundless Drama of Creation http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-306721 Star (of David) bursts: On the “Bursty” Nature of Jewish Engagement « Boundless Drama of Creation Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:37:17 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-306721 [...] Bursty. It’s a term I have started to use over the past several months when attempting to describe the nature of Jewish engagement.  Borrowed from the technical understanding of network theory, “burstyness” occurs in structured networks when the network experience a “burst” of activity, either as the result of intentional stimuli or because of the natural behavior of the network. The exploration of burst activity in connection with computer networks is an area that has received increased focus as our world has become more and more network-oriented.  Additionally, it has even taken on more innovative usage when characterizing the nature of workforce productivity. [...] [...] Bursty. It’s a term I have started to use over the past several months when attempting to describe the nature of Jewish engagement.  Borrowed from the technical understanding of network theory, “burstyness” occurs in structured networks when the network experience a “burst” of activity, either as the result of intentional stimuli or because of the natural behavior of the network. The exploration of burst activity in connection with computer networks is an area that has received increased focus as our world has become more and more network-oriented.  Additionally, it has even taken on more innovative usage when characterizing the nature of workforce productivity. [...]

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Web Working: Not a Niche « http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-305467 WebWorkerDaily » Archive Web Working: Not a Niche « Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:31:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-305467 [...] presents a picture of a nation slowly coming to grips with a wired reality. We’ve watched the clash between the busyness economy and the burst economy for quite a while; Pew’s numbers provide a snapshot of how this is playing out, regardless of [...] [...] presents a picture of a nation slowly coming to grips with a wired reality. We’ve watched the clash between the busyness economy and the burst economy for quite a while; Pew’s numbers provide a snapshot of how this is playing out, regardless of [...]

]]> By: Dan Siemon » Sunday morning links http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-304538 Dan Siemon » Sunday morning links Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:23:13 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-304538 [...] Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive: Different ways of working. [...] [...] Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive: Different ways of working. [...]

]]> By: Work interruptions : Keep Me Posted! http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-300449 Work interruptions : Keep Me Posted! Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:53:04 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-300449 [...] http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/ [...] [...] http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/ [...]

]]> By: Generation Y: Not Slackers, Just Sprinters. You Know, “Bursty.” : Brazen Careerist - A Career Center for Generation Y http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-298091 Generation Y: Not Slackers, Just Sprinters. You Know, “Bursty.” : Brazen Careerist - A Career Center for Generation Y Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:18:32 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-298091 [...] Zelenka wrote the quintessential busy vs. bursty worker article more than a year ago. She says it best: “The lack of understanding between busy and burst goes [...] [...] Zelenka wrote the quintessential busy vs. bursty worker article more than a year ago. She says it best: “The lack of understanding between busy and burst goes [...]

]]> By: Web Worker Daily » Archive 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be a Web Worker « http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-295993 Web Worker Daily » Archive 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be a Web Worker « Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:01:31 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/19/busyness-vs-burst-why-corporate-web-workers-look-unproductive/#comment-295993 [...] Most people have puzzled looks when you explain that you telework. Even corporate web workers are seen as unproductive by some of their [...] [...] Most people have puzzled looks when you explain that you telework. Even corporate web workers are seen as unproductive by some of their [...]

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