Paperback. You are connected to everything. You are present for almost nothing.Modern organisations have built, with the best of intentions, a system that mistakes activity for output, reporting for thinking, and visibility for capability. The calendar is full. The chat thread is running. The dashboard is green. And the work - the actual work - is waiting.Always On, Never Present is a book about what that costs. Drawing on 12+ years of manufacturing and operations experience, Ashok Kumar Murugesan examines how the tools meant to make us more productive have quietly replaced the judgment, attention, and presence that real productivity requires.From the factory floor to the boardroom, from IIoT architecture to AI strategy, this book makes a precise and urgent argument: the most valuable thing in any organisation is not the system that tracks the work. It is the person who understands it.For anyone who has ever ended a full day of meetings and realised nothing was made, solved, or decided - this book is for you. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9798903921928

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Always On Never Present (Paperback)
Publisher: Notion Press
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 13: 9798903921928
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

You are connected to everything. You are present for almost nothing.
Modern organisations have built, with the best of intentions, a system that mistakes activity for output, reporting for thinking, and visibility for capability. The calendar is full. The chat thread is running. The dashboard is green. And the work — the actual work — is waiting.
Always On, Never Present is a book about what that costs. Drawing on 12+ years of manufacturing and operations experience, Ashok Kumar Murugesan examines how the tools meant to make us more productive have quietly replaced the judgment, attention, and presence that real productivity requires.
From the factory floor to the boardroom, from IIoT architecture to AI strategy, this book makes a precise and urgent argument: the most valuable thing in any organisation is not the system that tracks the work. It is the person who understands it.
For anyone who has ever ended a full day of meetings and realised nothing was made, solved, or decided — this book is for you.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

The Nile Group Pty Ltd
42 Apex Drive, Truganina, VIC, 3029, Australia

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms

Please note that titles are dispatched from our UK and NZ warehouse. Delivery times specified in shipping terms. Orders ship within 2 business days. Delivery to your door then takes 8-15 days.

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.
Order quantity	25 to 45 business days	8 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 37.00	US$ 44.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.