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The Productivity Paradox | Bullshittery exposed and solutions proposed

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In this episode The Solutionists dive deep into the productivity paradox and why measuring what does not really matter is killing your business - and your value. We also follow two brave economists into the woods, slay bullshit and buzzwords, have a quick physics lesson, and give you some solid solutions to start applying to your work place to shift from measuring metrics to delivering results.
11 Nov 2025 English Explicit South Africa Management · Technology

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