Futzing, a new job description

If I could come up with my ideal job title, it would be “Master Futzer,” as defined in “Futzing as the Future of Work” on HorsePigCow (via Web Worker Daily):

…the process by which one wanders around without aim, having conversations (with new and old friends), gathering random information, learning ostensibly useless knowledge and avoiding all tasks/duties clear and present.

I actually think the hour or two I spend “futzing” each day enriches my work and my organization. It enables me to figure out ways to do my job more productively, to connect with others who are doing similar jobs and to bring ideas back to my organization for improving the way we do things. For example, through “futzing” I have introduced my organization to blogging and using social networking tools to advance our message.

I have identified some of my strengths as rapid learning, processing, critical thinking, presenting information (especially technical information) in an understandable way, looking for solutions, strategizing and creating or adapting systems or structures. These all seem to be ideal qualities to look for in a good “futzer.”