Are distractions at work destroying your productivity? Consider these questions:
- How many times would you guess you’re being interrupted in an average hour?
- What would you say is the most common source of those interruptions?
In this brief video, I talk about the number one most common cause of workplace distraction and a simple system you can use to take control of it.
Action Steps:
- Watch this video and ask yourself: “How many times per hour am I being interrupted at work?”
- Choose one person and schedule a 1:1 huddle with them to minimize interruptions at work.
- Give 100% of your attention to that person during your 1:1 huddles.
- Share your perspective or ask questions on this page.
Principles to Learn:
- Many people are interrupted 20 times or more during each work hour.
- The most common distraction in the workplace is when people stop by to ask questions.
- These little “quick questions” cause a great deal of lost time and productivity in your workday.
- 1:1 huddles can greatly reduce the number of “quick questions” you receive in a day.
- The more often you hold 1:1 huddles with someone, the shorter those meetings should be.