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Efficiency, once the sole icon on the hill, must make room for adaptability in structures, processes, and mind-sets that is often uncomfortable.

Adaptability, not efficiency, must become our central competency.

…all the efficiency in the world has no value if it remains statis in a volatile environment.

Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right thing. – Peter Drucker

…attachment to procedure instead of purpose offers a clear example of the dangers of prizing efficiency over adaptability.

…in a domain characterized by interdependence and unknowns, contextual understanding is key; whatever efficiency is gained through silos is outweighed by the costs of ‘interface failures.’

…when we talk about how emotions influence interactions, it’s closer to the truth to say things that are enjoyable will be perceived as easy to use and efficient.

Lack of absorbed focus takes a toll on the depth and quality of whatever we do, and it’s also an inefficient way to work, extending the time it takes to finish any given task.

Firms that bill by the hour operate in a system that ensures that neither they nor their employees are rewarded for working more efficiently. Clients, in turn, may not get the best quality of work they could.

If you see every day as a challenge, you’d be surprised how efficient you can become and how much can be accomplished.