According to Scratch Attention survey ‘67% of people said technology is creating new distractions’… obviously! I am surprised it’s not higher!
As leaders if we want to have more impact we need to pay attention to what matters and that may mean managing technology differently.
Here are three strategies to manage technology distractions for you and your team:
Use technology to help – I know that sounds crazy … but hear me out. I use AntiSocial app on my mac it’s a distraction blocking app, I love the Moment app on my iPhone to track how long I am on my phone – you can use technology to manage technology. What’s your fave distraction-blocking app?
Mute everything – turn off notifications of all kinds! Stop that silly little envelope telling you have email, the Periscope reminders that someone is online and the Facebook notifications. Turn it off! I read in the Harvard Business Review that if interrupted it takes us an average of 23 minutes to get back on track – that’s insane!
Use devices wisely – put your phone away, turn it to vibrate, use out of office or do not disturb. When trying to complete a strategic project I only allow myself to check social media on my iPad (not my mac), keeps me focused. Could you do something like this?
You know I am obsessed with getting people to accelerate their engagement and pay more attention. Let’s start with technology.
Today as a leader, could you give someone the gift of your undivided attention and avoid those technology distractions?
OK Thank.