Effectus Enterprises, Inc. Identifies Barriers to Getting Work Done We’ve all had those days during which it seems we can’t get anything done – even in a productive company like ours at Effectus Enterprises, Inc. In fact, we were shocked to hear that 40-60% of time spent in the workplace is wasted. As soon as we received this information, we set out to learn how and why this happens. Whether it is a spilled cup of coffee, an unexpected phone call, or a visit from a colleague, interruptions are time-consuming. Not only do the delays themselves usurp your schedule, but the time you must spend reestablishing your pace is a barrier to productivity as well. We discovered these issues: Reworking: Loss of focus and concentration often results in poor quality work and multiple errors. The time spent fixing errors or beginning projects all over monopolizes a remarkable amount of time. Disrupted Momentum: When you’ve been working steadily and efficiently, and something happens that causes you to falter, you must take time to readjust your perspective and get back into the groove. Restarts: Restarts refer to the previously mentioned time it requires to get back into the swing of things after being interrupted. How long you need to restart depends on the length and nature of the interruption. Stress: All these stressors on your schedule and workflow will take their toll, subsequently creating another barrier to fulfilling your duties. Fatigue, irritability, and loss of motivation are all effects of stress. While you can’t avoid all these barriers, our team at Effectus Enterprises, Inc. contends that there are correct ways to respond to them in order to limit their impact. For instance, try implementing time locks in your office. These are schedule blocks of time during which individuals work with no external distractions, such as the internet or a colleague knocking at the door. You commit to focusing on a few key responsibilities, and others commit to leaving you to your work. In general, your strategy should pertain to ways you can respond to the issues listed here rather than eliminating them – which would be a fruitless waste of energy.
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:09:55 +0000
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