The Real Cost of Multitasking: How Focused Teams Outperform

Why are so many teams busy—but getting nothing done?

In this fast-paced, story-driven session, Mark Palmer breaks down the hidden costs of multitasking and fractured focus across Agile teams. Backed by research from Harvard, Microsoft, the APA, and McKinsey, you’ll learn why context-switching isn’t just inefficient—it’s destructive. You’ll hear two high-stakes case studies (from a $10M transformation and a financial product launch) and discover what happens when teams stop splitting their time… and start focusing their effort.

This isn’t another productivity talk. It’s a blueprint for Agile team design, stakeholder alignment, and how to get real work done—without the chaos.

You’ll walk away with:

• Research-backed insights on why multitasking kills delivery
• Two real-world case studies with powerful turnaround stories
• The Focus First Framework to apply with your own teams
• A downloadable Focus Sprint Kit

Agenda:
6:00p - 6:30p (Pizza and Networking)
6:30p - 7:45p (Presentations & Q&A)
7:45p - 8:00p (Wrap Up And Clean-up!)

Event and Food Sponsor:
Allianz Partners is sponsoring the food and location for this month's event!