In an age of relentless activity, the humble doze remains an overlooked tool. This whitepaper makes the case for the doze as a strategic asset, a competitive advantage, and a legitimate use of Tuesday.
Defining the Doze
A doze is a brief, light sleep taken in a seated or semi upright position. It is distinct from a nap, which is horizontal, and a slumber, which is deep. A doze can be performed anywhere, including in a meeting, at a desk, or at the end of a very long sentence.
The Benefits
- Lower stress, since nothing is happening
- Improved clarity upon waking, or a convincing impression of it
- Greater tolerance for noise, owing to not hearing it
- Reduced desire to speak at length
Case Evidence
In a landmark study, a group of fifteen cats were divided into two teams. One team was told to remain alert for the entire afternoon. The other was permitted to doze. By 4 PM, the dozing team had solved a puzzle, tidied a shelf, and invented a new way of sitting. The alert team had stared at a wall.
Risks
A doze can become a nap if not carefully monitored. A nap can become a slumber. A slumber can become a missed dinner, which is the most serious of all risks and one that this firm takes extremely seriously.
Implementing a Doze Strategy
Begin by identifying the best moment for a doze, which is usually 20 minutes after you have been told to concentrate. Find a seat with a gentle back. Close your eyes slowly. Let your head fall forward and your ears drop. If anyone asks, say you are thinking.
Conclusion
The doze is not a lapse in productivity. It is an investment in future productivity, which will occur at a later date, after another doze.
Further Research
Further study is needed. Our research partners have requested funding for a ten year trial, to be conducted entirely in a hammock. We have agreed in principle, subject to approval by the board, which will be given after lunch, or after dinner, or at the next full moon.
This paper is a work of satire and contains no real business or medical advice.