As we discussed in the last blog, COMPARTMENTALIZING can be very helpful when dealing with interruptions. The key to using it effectively is creating a consistent, quick and easy way to record the resulting action item(s) and/or any relevant notes.…
Another powerful way to deal with interruptions is to COMPARTMENTALIZE. This is especially effective when you are already in a meeting and a new issue/topic that is NOT scheduled to be covered comes up. Instead of allowing the current meeting…
Last week, we discussed about dealing with interruptions and turning off the notification for new incoming emails and we also recommended to do a quick email check often as is needed. Another type of interruption is when somebody calls you…
In dealing with interruptions (which is one of the primary ways your business time/day can “get away” from you), we have discussed how to address both incoming phone calls and text messages you receive on your smartphone. It’s crucial to…
In addition to interruptions in the form of phone calls to your smartphone, you will also receive (of course) text messages to your smartphone. The same common responses we recommended in our last blog would apply; ‘Sorry I am not…