Join Dave Crenshaw for an in-depth discussion in this video Find focus in an interruption-heavy environment, part of Time Management Tips Weekly.
- I talk about how switches are your enemy when it comes…to productivity, but what if you're in a position…that requires switches in attention?…Where you need to respond?…For instance in emergency situations.…I call these positions responders,…and typically you'll see them in technical support…or things like repair or even emergency response.…If switches are a requirement in your day,…yet we don't want to have switches take place,…how do we reconcile the two?…Well there are a few tweaks…that I'd suggest you make to your schedule.…
First of all, rather than fighting these switches…expect them.…Expectations have everything to do…with your ability to be happy in the workplace,…and rather than being frustrated every time they happen,…just realize this is my job.…I have to respond to these things.…Second, schedule less in your day.…For instance if you know that you're in a position…where you're going to be interrupted regularly…throughout the day, leave at least 50%…of your calendar open, empty.…
That way you're prepared for these interruptions to happen.…
Author
Dave Crenshaw
Updated
6/18/2018Released
4/11/2016Have an idea for a future video from Dave? Submit it using our course feedback form. If you want more time management strategies now, we recommend watching Dave's Time Management Fundamentals course.
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- Reducing interruptions
- Dealing with feeling overwhelmed
- Responding to quick questions
- Making the most of meetings
- Following up
- Implementing a closed door, open calendar policy
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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New This Week
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1. Time Management Tips
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Power tips for sending email3m 14s
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Positive procrastination3m 15s
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Remove the "busy" tag2m 58s
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Manage digital interruptions4m 19s
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Make the most of meetings2m 52s
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Follow up on delegated items2m 58s
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Become tech savvy4m 33s
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Focus on the person2m 37s
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Time management for students2m 59s
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Ending meetings with action1m 44s
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Building a not-to-do list2m 46s
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Avoiding the crowd mindset2m 58s
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Placing a value on your time3m 30s
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How to schedule a meeting3m 35s
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How to develop flexibility4m 19s
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The trouble with texting3m 48s
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Create a perhaps list4m 58s
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Reduce attention switches4m 46s
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Adapt your favorite app4m 33s
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Make time to get more time3m 49s
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Read vs. unread email3m 52s
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Make time to have fun3m 57s
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