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A classic talk.

An office with an open door is still better for getting stuff done today than a cubicle, which is still better than open plan.

Ie the right tradeoff might still be to open your office door, but that doesn't say much about putting yourself into an even more exposed position.



It's a pity he never studied those who kept their door closed when they were concentrating and kept it open the rest of the time.


Yes, though it's only a talk with lots of generalizations. He probably has more nuanced views in private.




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