Parkinson's Law
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CORE DEFINITION
"Work expands to fill the time available for its completion." If time is abundant, people unconsciously increase the complexity of the work.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
The enemy of time management. Set strict deadlines for tasks to avoid perfectionism spreading.
Anchor fast decisions
When people have unlimited time, efficiency decreases and trivial matters increase; officials tend to increase subordinates rather than rivals, leading to continuous expansion of hierarchy and staffing.
MINIMUM ACTION
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_Lawverified
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