Protect your time from interruptions
Interruptions are a fact of life in any workplace, but that doesn’t mean you have to be at the mercy of everyone.
Posted: March 23, 2016
Interruptions are a fact of life in
any workplace, but that doesn’t
mean you have to be at the mercy
of everyone who walks into your
office or cubicle. Protect your
privacy and productivity by
keeping a coat or pile of papers on
your visitor’s chair to discourage
people from immediately sitting
down. If you’re at your computer,
keep your hands on the keyboard;
if you’re writing with a pen, don’t
put it down. You’ll send a clear
message that you’re busy. If the
interruption isn’t urgent, you can
politely tell visitors that you’re tied
up and ask them to come back at a
specific time.
—Adapted from Working Mother
magazine
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