Introduction Parkinson’s Law, a captivating mental model, encapsulates the tendency for work to expand to fill the available time. Coined by British author Cyril Northcote Parkinson, this principle explains how tasks often take longer than necessary due to inefficiencies, procrastination, and poor time management. Although rooted in the realm of productivity, Parkinson’s Law permeates decision-making […]
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Introduction In the realm of decision-making, a peculiar mental model known as Parkinson’s Law holds significant relevance. Coined by Cyril Northcote Parkinson, a British historian, this principle asserts that “work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” In simpler terms, tasks tend to take longer to complete if there is no strict deadline […]