Making Your Time Count!

Time Waster # 3 - Drop-In Visitors

"Do You Have a Minute" will always take longer.

If you cannot finish a task without a co-worker stopping in to ask you for a minute of your time you may find your whole day is occupied with ‘one minute’ issues. Often the individual will get comfortable and discuss many more items than the one they initially came to you with.

While some positions do require an open door policy, or you may not have an office you can close the door to, it is important to have uninterrupted time in your day to complete the tasks on your list.

To avoid wasting time with ‘drop-ins’ try the following:

1. Schedule the time you are not available so YOU stand by your decision
2. Close the door or use a ‘do-not-disturb’ sign to discourage idle visitors.
3. If you must deal with a situation or individual ask for the details and suggest you find a time to sit down and discuss it. Schedule it in so they know you view it as important and want to give them your time.

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