One of the biggest challenges facing teams today are the distractions. From digital distractions of the ping of an email taking our focus off deeper work like writing, or an Instant Message and request pulling us off our task at hand, distractions have an impact in the digital space.
In the physical space, distractions can include co-workers dropping by our desk to chat, and meetings. Its often said that meeting length should be multiplied by three. It’s not just the time it takes to attend, but the time to prepare and the time to follow up.
Research by Gloria Marks has found that distractions can take upwards of 22 minutes to regain focus.
What implications does this have for us as professionals and team members?
What might we do to minimize distractions, especially if it is having an impact?
Best,
Jennifer
In the physical space, distractions can include co-workers dropping by our desk to chat, and meetings. Its often said that meeting length should be multiplied by three. It’s not just the time it takes to attend, but the time to prepare and the time to follow up.
Research by Gloria Marks has found that distractions can take upwards of 22 minutes to regain focus.
What implications does this have for us as professionals and team members?
- We may not be getting the more strategic, proactive, thinking work completed (i.e. reports, planning, decision making).
- Tasks are not getting completed in the time frame needed.
- Lack of fulfillment on the part of team members, leading to lower levels of engagement.
- Lower productivity and results.
What might we do to minimize distractions, especially if it is having an impact?
Best,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton – Potentials Realized
Leadership | Teamwork | Business Success
Author of multiple books including Effective Virtual Conversations (2017), PlanDoTrack (2019) and From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (2013)
Follow along with the #90DaysPlanDoTrack series over at Instagram @CoachingBizBuilder
Join the conversation at the Conversation Sparker Zone - our online community where you can explore virtual and team issues, coaching, productivity and business development.
Pick up a copy of Volume 1 of the Weekly Journaling Prompts in a digital format. Print it out and take it with you for some inspiration and writing on the go! Available at the Potentials Realized Store.
Leadership | Teamwork | Business Success
Author of multiple books including Effective Virtual Conversations (2017), PlanDoTrack (2019) and From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (2013)
Follow along with the #90DaysPlanDoTrack series over at Instagram @CoachingBizBuilder
Join the conversation at the Conversation Sparker Zone - our online community where you can explore virtual and team issues, coaching, productivity and business development.
Pick up a copy of Volume 1 of the Weekly Journaling Prompts in a digital format. Print it out and take it with you for some inspiration and writing on the go! Available at the Potentials Realized Store.
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