How to avoid distractions at work

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Are distractions at work destroying your productivity? Consider these questions:

  1. How many times would you guess you’re being interrupted in an average hour?
  2. 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:

  1. Watch this video and ask yourself: “How many times per hour am I being interrupted at work?”
  2. Choose one person and schedule a 1:1 huddle with them to minimize interruptions at work.
  3. Give 100% of your attention to that person during your 1:1 huddles.
  4. Share your perspective or ask questions on this page.

Principles to Learn:

  1. Many people are interrupted 20 times or more during each work hour.
  2. The most common distraction in the workplace is when people stop by to ask questions.
  3. These little “quick questions” cause a great deal of lost time and productivity in your workday.
  4. 1:1 huddles can greatly reduce the number of “quick questions” you receive in a day.
  5. The more often you hold 1:1 huddles with someone, the shorter those meetings should be.

 

 

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