Management

Can You Control Workplace Interruptions?

Having trouble concentrating on important tasks at work because of frequent interruptions?
If so, knowing how to control
and prevent them can increase your productivity. Here is a quiz to help you assess your
knowledge of how to deal with interruptions.

1. It's efficient to check your email every time you get a message.


2. You should always work with your office door open.


3. If part of your job involves frequent consultation with your staff or coworkers, schedule a specific time on your calendar for those meetings each day.


4. Stand up to talk when someone comes into your office uninvited.


5. If someone comes into your office with something important to discuss, ask the person to give you a few minutes. Then go to their office.


6. Arrange your desk and chair so you're not in full view of people walking by.


7. Have a comfortable chair for visitors in your office.


8. If someone with a problem or a question walks into your office uninvited, ignore them.


9. Always answer your phone, even if you're working on an important project.


Author: Floria, Barbara

Online Medical Reviewer: Ballas, Paul, DO

Online Medical Reviewer: Dozier, Tennille, RN, BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN

Date Last Reviewed: 12/31/2022

© 2000-2026 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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