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Re: Small Rant: Multi Tasking
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March 22, 2012, 05:54:22 pm »
I just finished a short course on becoming irreplaceable and one of the items was to stop multitasking or switch tasking as they called it. Also poor time management because neither item gets the attention it deserves.
A few take away notes
Time Management Fundamentals
Minimize switches (multitasking)
The truth of time
Eliminating external distractions
Beeps, buzzers, flashes: create a schedule to respond to voice mail and email
Quick questions: schedule one on one meetings
Random noise: block with white noise or music
Instant or text message: if more than one text, make a call instead
Schedule less
Eliminating internal distractions
Refresh addiction: set a schedule to check messages
Idea generating: create one place to write down ideas for later thought
Schedule processing time
Screen addiction: if item is not computer involved turn away
Impatience: pause, breathe deeply and relax rather than switching tasks example when on hold
I already have someone these in process such as turning off the pop up email alert for new email, but I like the idea of ignoring the computer screen whenever possible and I just noticed my boss doing that when on the phone.
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