🎙 In this podcast episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses the detrimental effects of interruptions on productivity and introduces the concept of asynchronous communication as a solution. 

Drawing from personal experiences and scientific studies, he emphasises the importance of implementing effective communication policies within businesses to minimise interruptions and enhance productivity. 

Steve shares practical strategies, such as using task-based communication, video communication, and designated channels for questions, to streamline communication processes and empower team members to focus on their most important work.



KEY TAKEAWAYS

💡 Interruptions kill productivity, and it takes around 20 minutes for the mind to refocus after being interrupted.

💡 Asynchronous communication is more efficient than conversations, leading to increased productivity.

💡 Implementing effective communication policies, such as task-based communications and using video or audio for explanations, can significantly improve workflow.

💡 Having a structured way of communicating, such as a dedicated Slack channel for questions and scheduled times for answering them, can reduce interruptions and increase focus on essential tasks.

💡 Encouraging team members to provide suggestions before questions can empower them to become better problem-solvers and decision-makers.



BEST MOMENTS

00:00 - 💬 “Interruptions kill productivity. There are loads of scientific studies on this stuff to show that it takes around 20 minutes for the mind to refocus after being interrupted.”

00:56 - 💬 “Asynchronous communications are more efficient than conversations.”

02:55 - 💬 “We've got to protect our time. And similarly, we need to actually protect our staff's time.”

07:34 - 💬 “Understanding how to efficiently communicate complex or simple problems is important, and video or audio is a great way to do that.”

19:34 - 💬 “By combining all of these things together, it allows us to hugely reduce the number of interruptions, not just for you but also for your team and between team members.”



TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW

00:00 Interruptions harm productivity, and asynchronous communication is better.

04:01 TheOperations manager implements simple policies for productivity.

07:25 Effective asynchronous communication is key for an organisation.

12:40 Empowerment through decision-making and accountability in coaching.

13:47 Scheduled channel for focused task-based communication.

18:34 Optimize the communication process to reduce interruptions.

20:19 Please leave a review and share. Thanks!



VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website:https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com

Facebook Group:https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/

LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/

Instagram:https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42



ABOUT THE HOST

Steve used to be a slave to his business, but when he moved to Sweden in 2015, he was forced to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.

Most business owners are overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.

Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.

🎙 In this podcast episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses the detrimental effects of interruptions on productivity and introduces the concept of asynchronous communication as a solution. 
Drawing from personal experiences and scientific studies, he emphasises the importance of implementing effective communication policies within businesses to minimise interruptions and enhance productivity. 
Steve shares practical strategies, such as using task-based communication, video communication, and designated channels for questions, to streamline communication processes and empower team members to focus on their most important work.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
💡 Interruptions kill productivity, and it takes around 20 minutes for the mind to refocus after being interrupted.
💡 Asynchronous communication is more efficient than conversations, leading to increased productivity.
💡 Implementing effective communication policies, such as task-based communications and using video or audio for explanations, can significantly improve workflow.
💡 Having a structured way of communicating, such as a dedicated Slack channel for questions and scheduled times for answering them, can reduce interruptions and increase focus on essential tasks.
💡 Encouraging team members to provide suggestions before questions can empower them to become better problem-solvers and decision-makers.
 
BEST MOMENTS
00:00 - 💬 “Interruptions kill productivity. There are loads of scientific studies on this stuff to show that it takes around 20 minutes for the mind to refocus after being interrupted.”
00:56 - 💬 “Asynchronous communications are more efficient than conversations.”
02:55 - 💬 “We've got to protect our time. And similarly, we need to actually protect our staff's time.”
07:34 - 💬 “Understanding how to efficiently communicate complex or simple problems is important, and video or audio is a great way to do that.”
19:34 - 💬 “By combining all of these things together, it allows us to hugely reduce the number of interruptions, not just for you but also for your team and between team members.”
 
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 Interruptions harm productivity, and asynchronous communication is better.
04:01 The Operations manager implements simple policies for productivity.
07:25 Effective asynchronous communication is key for an organisation.
12:40 Empowerment through decision-making and accountability in coaching.
13:47 Scheduled channel for focused task-based communication.
18:34 Optimize the communication process to reduce interruptions.
20:19 Please leave a review and share. Thanks!
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website:<a href="http://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com"> </a><a href="https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com">https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com</a>
Facebook Group:<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/"> </a><a href="https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/">https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/</a>
LinkedIn:<a href="http://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/"> </a><a href="https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/">https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/</a>
Instagram:<a href="http://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/">https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/</a>
YouTube:<a href="http://youtube.com/@drsteveday42"> https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42</a>
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Steve used to be a slave to his business, but when he moved to Sweden in 2015, he was forced to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.
Most business owners are overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.
Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.

Dr Steve Day from the systems and outsourcing University reveals evey app, hack and trick he’s used to outsource the entire day to day running of his businesses. You’ll discover how to transform your work from a time-sapping, energy draining grind into something you enjoy doing each day. You’ll learn about letting go, trusting other people to do your work, about virtual assistants, outsourcing, managing a remote team, using apps and technology, creating systems, and stopping your business being reliant on superstar employees that are hard to find and even harder to keep hold of.

You shouldn’t have to do all the work yourself, even if you’re on a tight budget. The sooner you outsource your work, the sooner you can focus on leading your company and doing the stuff that only you can do to make your business a success. Steve openly shares his wins, losses and lessons from creating affordable, practical systems that anyone can use. If you’re a business owner who wants to have more time to focus on doing the important stuff, then you’re gonna love this podcast. No nonsense practical advice, inspiring interviews and unbiased reviews of all the things you need to create any awesome business that you can be proud of. Steve has deconstructed the dark-art of creating sophisticated business systems into a simple step-by-step method that anyone can follow. Hit subscribe and get ready to transform the way you work.

Dr Steve Day from the systems and outsourcing University reveals evey app, hack and trick he&rsquo;s used to outsource the entire day to day running of his businesses. You&rsquo;ll discover how to transform your work from a time-sapping, energy draining grind into something you enjoy doing each day. You&rsquo;ll learn about letting go, trusting other people to do your work, about virtual assistants, outsourcing, managing a remote team, using apps and technology, creating systems, and stopping your business being reliant on superstar employees that are hard to find and even harder to keep hold of.
You shouldn&rsquo;t have to do all the work yourself, even if you&rsquo;re on a tight budget. The sooner you outsource your work, the sooner you can focus on leading your company and doing the stuff that only you can do to make your business a success. Steve openly shares his wins, losses and lessons from creating affordable, practical systems that anyone can use. If you&rsquo;re a business owner who wants to have more time to focus on doing the important stuff, then you&rsquo;re gonna love this podcast. No nonsense practical advice, inspiring interviews and unbiased reviews of all the things you need to create any awesome business that you can be proud of. Steve has deconstructed the dark-art of creating sophisticated business systems into a simple step-by-step method that anyone can follow. Hit subscribe and get ready to transform the way you work.

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