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Effective Time Management Strategies

Minimizing Interruptions

People Interruptions

Employee Interruptions

Tell managers and key personnel you cannot be
disturbed unless it is an emergency. Define to them
what an emergency is by making a list of specific
examples. Be very clear as the word emergency is
open to broad definition. Some people classify an
emergency only as fire or pending death. Others
consider a paper jam in the copier a crisis.

Then schedule appointments daily or weekly with
each person, based on how often they presently
communicate with you. If your manager is
accustom to talking with you throughout the day,
dedicate a time just for talking. If each person
knows they have this appointed time, and a precise
understanding of an emergency, they will be less
likely to interrupt you.

Customers and Clients

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