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FAST Track - Overcoming Workplace Distractions

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Overcoming Workplace Distractions

Lesson 1 – Assumptions Session 1.1 – Current Assumptions

Please identify your current assumptions by responding to the following questions?

Assumption #1: My workplace environment is constantly full of distractions? Answer: Yes or no

and why you believe so. If no, how often are you distracted?

Assumption #2: When I get distracted, it affects my current work assignment. Answer:

Assumption #3: Some people need to understand when not to distract me. Answer:

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Lesson 2 – Assessment

Session 2.1 The Power Of Focus

Question: By learning how to create a lifestyle of focus, do you feel this will help you focus better? Answer:

Question: From a scale from 1 – 10 how would rate your current state of focusing on specific goals and objectives in your workplace? 1 being distracted, 5 being maintaining and 10 being focused Answer:

Question: Please list the top objective that you are working on right now at your job. If you have multiple objectives, please list the top 2. Answer:

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Question: Relate two areas where you have stayed focused and list the results. Answer 1:

Answer 2:

Question: Relate two areas where you did not stay focused and describe the negative results. Answer 1:

Answer 2:

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Lesson 2: Assessment

Session 2.2 – Identifying Distractions

Question: Please review your personal distractions and start to think of your top three distractions that you encounter in the workplace. List them below. Answer 1:

Affects Me How

Answer 2:

Affects Me How

Answer 3:

Affects Me How

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Session 2.3 – Overcoming Distractions

Question: Based on the distractions you listed in the prior session, please list two ways to reduce these distractions.

Distraction 1:

Answer 1:

Answer 2:

Distraction 2:

Answer 1:

Answer 2:

Distraction 3:

Answer 1:

Answer 2:

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Question: Create your focused environment. What does it look like? Where is it located? What is the lighting like? Is there music or is it quiet? Once you identify the environment that best lends itself to helping you focus, you can create this place for yourself.

Write down the essential components of your quiet place—your focused environment. Answer:


Session 2.4 - Focused Execution

Personal Needs Assessment

Please answer the following need assessment questions.

1. List any situations, circumstances or processes that has not worked efficiently for you?

2. List any situations or circumstances that you feel are an on-going distraction to you affecting your ability to concentrate and get the workload completed?

3. List any positive and negative key learning’s that you have discovered while on the job. A Key Learning is an important recognition of knowledge acquired through experience, study, or being taught.

Goals: What goals are you trying to achieve? We will define goals as the bite-sized pieces of your objective. Answer:

Strategies: What strategies do you need to accomplish the objective and goals. A strategy is defined as a careful plan or method to achieve your objectives and goals. In other words, how will you get it done? Answer:

Measures: What are your expected results? Answer:

OGSM Model

Objective: What are you trying to achieve? An objective is something that your efforts or actions are directed toward to accomplish. It is your target. It is what you aim for and the end result of your actions. This is the big picture.

Answer:


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Lesson 3 – Application Session 3.1 – Applying the Principles

Question: Based on your current role at work, how can you begin to apply what you have learned about your ability to reduce distractions into your everyday routine? Answer:

Question: As you reflect on the information that you just reviewed, how can you apply this into the following two areas:

Answer: Personal Transformation – what do you need to do to create a more positive focused work environment?

Answer: Peer Collaboration – how can you work better and more productively with your peers?

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Question: Based on your personal distractions and the areas in which you need to improve, create an action plan and list the three top priorities that you want to accomplish in the next year.

Answer:

Session 4 – Accountability Session 4.1 – Individual Performance Evaluation

In order to develop accountability, please incorporate the following into your workplace:- Create 2-3 IPO (Individual Performance Objectives)- Sit with your manager and review 1-2 areas that you can focus on- Use the profile as a 360 with your peers asking them if they see any blind spots in your life.Answer:

Question Practice, Practice, Practice: For the next month, list at least 1 activity that you can focus on each day to implement your new key learnings and action plan for the next 30 days.

Answer:

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Question: Identify three areas you can focus on to reduce distractions and begin to see a greater level of accomplishment and success. Answer:

Question: Please list three situations on a daily basis that you can begin to change, avoid or correct to help you stay focused in the workplace.

Answer:

Question: Ask your manager to provide feedback every two weeks as you are implementing your new changes. Answer:

Question: List the dates that you will meet with your manager to provide an update on your progress – i.e. 30 days, 60 days and 90 days. Answer:

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Focused for Work

According to LinkedIn’s “Workplace Learning Report,” soft skills are the No. 1 priority for talent development. Further, a LinkedIn study found that hiring managers indicated their company’s productivity was limited due to a lack of candidates’ soft skills. “The No. 1 problem with today’s young workforce is the soft skills gap,” “It runs across the entire workforce – among workers with technical skills that are in great demand, every bit as much as workers without technical skills.” Soft skills are key to individuals’ success in the workplace and are a competitive differentiator in the marketplace. The Focused For Work Module was developed to provide solutions for individuals to be prepared for the workplace. Included are People Skills, Essential Soft Skills, Interviewing Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Values/Character Development and Leadership Skills.

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40 Days of Focus

We live in an age of distraction. The 40 Days of Focus module helps you to learn how to focus and create a lifestyle of focus. You will be mentored by Focus Coach Ed Turose with a daily video podcast, key daily focus points and the ability to capture your personal notes online. Our 40 days of Focus will get you on track to see great results in both your personal and professional life!

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