The document discusses distraction management for productivity when working with kids. It identifies external distractions like kids, notifications, and cravings that need to be analyzed for how, where, and when they occur. Operational distraction management includes policies like coworking allowances and meeting-free days, while individual approaches involve benefits, reminders, goals, and coaching. Internal distractions also require management. Modeling work-life balance through honoring meetings, taking time off for vacation and mental health, and having family, friends and hobbies can help others do the same.

1. B Y V A L E N T I N A T H Ö R N E R
A K A : H O W T O B E P R O D U C T I V E W I T H K I D S
DISTRACTION
MANAGEMENT

2. W H A T J U S T H A P P E N E D ?
2016

3. PRODUCTIVITY

4. &
TIME
SPACE
On average, every interruption costs you 15 min to get back on track.

5. W E N E E D T O F O C U S O N
DISTRACTION

7. D I S T R A C T I O N S
EXTERNAL
D I S T R A C T I O N S
INTERNAL
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8. D I S T R A C T I O N S
EXTERNAL

9. A N A L Y Z I N G
EXTERNAL
DISCTRACTION
HOW?
WHERE?
WHEN?

10. A N A L Y Z I N G
KIDS
HOW?
WHERE?
WHEN?

11. A N A L Y Z I N G
NOTIFICATIONS
HOW?
WHERE?
WHEN?

12. A N A L Y Z I N G
CRAVINGS
HOW?
WHERE?
WHEN?

13. IF YOU CAN
LEARN IT
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YOU CAN
TEACH IT

14. D I S T R A C T I O N M A N A G E M E N T
OPERATIONAL
D I S T R A C T I O N M A N A G E M E N T
PEOPLE-BASED

15. OPERATIONS
COWORKING ALLOWANCE
MEETING FREE DAYS
SLACK ETIQUETTE
AVAILABILITY FLAGS

16. INDIVIDUAL
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
VISION REMINDERS
KPI'S AND GOAL SETTINGS
EMPLOYEE COACHING

17. D I S T R A C T I O N S
INTERNAL

18. L I S T E N , B E H U M A N
HONOUR YOUR 1:1s

19. L I S T E N , B E H U M A N
HONOUR YOUR 1:1s
V A C A T I O N S / M E N T A L H E A L T H
D A Y S / P A R E N T A L L E A V E
TAKE TIME OFF

20. L I S T E N , B E H U M A N
HONOUR YOUR 1:1s
V A C A T I O N S / M E N T A L H E A L T H
D A Y S / P A R E N T A L L E A V E
TAKE TIME OFF
F A M I L Y , F R I E N D S , H O B B I E S
MODEL BEHAVIOUR

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