This week’s Team Building Tip gets you to think about the question “Distractions we need to minimize are…”
As we explored last week at the blog, distractions are rife within the virtual and remote work. From things that “need to get done” to requests from neighbours, to the ping of incessant email… What are the distractions that are pulling you off course?
Distractions may be interruptions, and as we know from the research of Dr Gloria Marks, it can take upwards of 22 minutes to get back on track after an interruption.
Distractions can be bigger than that as well – pieces of work which feel like work, but are they adding to the bottom line of the business? Are they making the impact and contribution you are looking for?
Exercise:
This week consider what are the distractions you are facing at the moment. To figure out if it’s a distraction consider if it’s:
Enjoy your reflections!
Jennifer
As we explored last week at the blog, distractions are rife within the virtual and remote work. From things that “need to get done” to requests from neighbours, to the ping of incessant email… What are the distractions that are pulling you off course?
Distractions may be interruptions, and as we know from the research of Dr Gloria Marks, it can take upwards of 22 minutes to get back on track after an interruption.
Distractions can be bigger than that as well – pieces of work which feel like work, but are they adding to the bottom line of the business? Are they making the impact and contribution you are looking for?
Exercise:
This week consider what are the distractions you are facing at the moment. To figure out if it’s a distraction consider if it’s:
- An interruption?
- A piece of work not linked to the main parts of your work?
Enjoy your reflections!
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton – Potentials Realized
Leadership | Teamwork | Business Success
Author of multiple books including Effective Virtual Conversations (2017), PlanDoTrack (2018) and From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (2013)
Follow along with the #90DaysPlanDoTrack series over at Instagram @CoachingBizBuilder
Now available – PlanDoTrack Workbook and Planner - Order a copy today on Amazon
Join the conversation at the Conversation Sparker Zone - our online community where you can explore virtual and team issues, coaching, productivity and business development).
Check out the new 19 Tips for Productivity On-Demand Course. If this is your year to get things moving, check it out now. Join Jenn for bi-weekly live group calls until July. $129 US. Learn more and enroll here.
Leadership | Teamwork | Business Success
Author of multiple books including Effective Virtual Conversations (2017), PlanDoTrack (2018) and From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (2013)
Follow along with the #90DaysPlanDoTrack series over at Instagram @CoachingBizBuilder
Now available – PlanDoTrack Workbook and Planner - Order a copy today on Amazon
Join the conversation at the Conversation Sparker Zone - our online community where you can explore virtual and team issues, coaching, productivity and business development).
Check out the new 19 Tips for Productivity On-Demand Course. If this is your year to get things moving, check it out now. Join Jenn for bi-weekly live group calls until July. $129 US. Learn more and enroll here.
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