Controlling Your Environment
Our research in organisations shows that the average an employee is interrupted almost 70 times a day. That is like setting an alarm clock every 7 minutes and when it goes off you stop what you are working on and move onto something new. But why are interruptions so bad? They not only destroy your concentration, they also dramatically reduce your accuracy and efficiency. It also means that complex tasks requiring cognition and focus, such as planning and writing, often have to be performed at home after your working day has finished.
Also, the cognitive load from moving between different tasks and being interrupted so often is incredibly draining, killing your innovation and performance. The single biggest driver of productivity is the ability to manage and control your external world. This module will show participants how to do this without upsetting their co-workers or customers.