Want to Boost Productivity? Eliminate 'Got a Minute?' From Vocabulary
You know the drill. You’re sitting at your desk. Immersed in thought, it’s clear you’re processing information.
And then the inevitable happens. Your boss or colleague swings by your desk with the ubiquitous question, “Got a minute?”
Just like that your productivity, not to mention thoughts, are squandered. According to a piece in Fortune, this is typical. A recent study shows 70 percent of senior managers pointing to the overwhelmed employee who has interruptions constantly throughout the day.
So, how can we reduce the number of unnecessary urgent drive by questions? Create a collective game plan.
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