Category: Productivity
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Higher Expectations, Better Performance: The Pygmalion Effect
Introduction to the Pygmalion and Golem Effects The Pygmalion effect and the Golem effect are two well-known phenomena that are related to how expectations can impact performance. These concepts have been studied extensively in the fields of psychology and management, and understanding them can be helpful in a variety of contexts, from personal relationships to…
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The Power of Prioritization: Applying the Pareto Principle to Achieve Better Outcomes
The Discovery of the Pareto Principle In 1906, an Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto noticed that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. Intrigued by this observation, Pareto began to investigate other areas of society and found that the 80/20 rule seemed to apply in a wide variety of…
