Reduce Workplace Interruptions
  • Workplace Interruptions
  • It's Time To Meet Your Instructor
  • Plan Ahead
  • Main Sources Of Interruptions
  • The Upside Of Addressing Interruptions
  • Exercise. Interruption Log
Face-to-Face Interruptions
  • Constant Interruptions Can Be Overwhelming
  • Some Interruptions Are To Be Expected
  • Here's How You Can Control Interruptions
  • Personalities Matter
  • More Ways To Control Interruptions
  • The 'Walk-Talk' Method
  • Have You Tried These Strategies?
  • Get To The Point Assertively
  • Two Important Considerations
  • Exercise: Reducing Face-To-Face Interruptions
Phone Interruptions
  • Don't Let Phone Interruptions Ruin Your Day
  • Announce A Time Limit
  • Common Knowledge But Not Always Common Practice
  • Move The Conversation Forward
  • Don't Self-Interrupt
  • Are You Picking Up On Some Ideas?
  • Exercise: Reducing Mobile Phone Interruptions
Email Interruptions
  • Dealing With A Barrage Of Emails
  • Exercise: Email Interruption Log
  • Taking Control Of Incoming Emails
  • Quit Boomeranging
  • What's Wrong With This Email?
  • Pay Attention To The Subject Line
  • More Suggestions For Reducing The Number of Emails You Receive
  • Exercise: Taking Control Of Your Emails
It's Time To Take Control
  • Putting It All Together
  • A Valuable Exercise
  • Your Action Plan
Your Bonus Section
  • Additional Tips
  • Plan Time For Interruptions
  • The Benefits Of Controlling Interruptions
  • A Final Word From Silvia