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EP196: Slow Down to Improve Performance — with Mark Hocknell
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In a world of constant urgency, better work can start with doing less – more deliberately. Host David Pembroke is joined by Mark Hocknell , consultant, author and speaker, to explore why ‘shallow’ work is creeping into organisations and what it is costing performance. They discuss the pressure leaders place on teams to produce more activity faster, how that drives task-focused planning instead of outcomes, and why genuine improvement needs deep thinking, evidence and step-change interventions. Mark also shares practical ideas for carving out time, choosing the right measures and creating a culture where teams can focus on what matters most for communities and customers. KEY POINTS - Shallow…