Do you have to suffer from all those interruptions?

Article Abstract:

Work interruptions such as telephone calls and drop-in visitors can reduce a worker's control over his or her work. Suggestions for minimizing telephone interruptions include call screening, establishing hours when only emergency calls may be received, and informing callers of pressing appointments and deadlines. Drop-in visitors can be encouraged to make appointments, doors can be closed to discourage interruptions, and stand-up conferences can be conducted to help keep meetings short. The individual facing extensive interruption on the job can gain insight into specific problems by keeping a record of interruptions and looking for patterns.

Usage, Business etiquette, Interruption (Psychology)

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Managing your time

Article Abstract:

The manager's time at work can be divided into four categories: time for superiors, time for organizing things, time for co-workers, and time for oneself. A manager can maximize time by planning what is to be accomplished and when it will be done. By keeping an accurate record of where time is spent in any given week, the manager can assess whether or not it is spent on the proper tasks. Some tips for managing time are: anticipating and planning for crises, concentrating on high priority items, not spending time making decisions for subordinates, and making sure some time is put aside for relaxing.

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Organizing that major assignment

Article Abstract:

Task charting is a technique that can be used to organize a particular assignment. Steps include: starting by identifying the task goal and determine what needs to be accomplished; thinking through all the steps needed to complete the task; arranging the steps in logical order; assigning a symbolic value to each step that will indicate whether the step is the start or end of the process, an ingredient needed for success, an action needed to complete a step, or a decision needed to complete the process. An example of task-charting is provided.

Office management

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