Comments on: Do Not Disturb Strategies

By: JeffP

JeffP — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:13:05 +0000

I have been looking on line for something, and have found a series of signs for “office etiquette” at the link attached. Still would like something more obvious, like a sign post that can go in the middle of the opening, or will just make a ribbon with velcro attachments to string across the opening.

By: margaret

margaret — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:44:39 +0000

I work in a classroom. The door can be closed, but that stops no one during my 1.5 hour prep time.

I tried all kinds of polite notes. Unfortunatly, “friends” never thought the note aplied to them, or they thought the request would only take a second so… I now tape a 5X7 index card with with a bold “NO” written on it. I post it a eye level. It answers every question and has even stopped my principal in his tracks.

By: copetown

copetown — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:19:23 +0000

I was searching for this specific topic but went on to read some more of your blog entries. Excellent stuff.

For Scottish Lass, I believe you need a USB traffic light!!! I have attached a link to a place where you can buy this.

I am certainly getting one…

By: Scottish Lass

Scottish Lass — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:05:41 +0000

Can someone please help?

we have recently moved to an opne plan office and have agreed o implement the red flag policy, i.e red flag = DO NOT DISTURB

however easier said han done as I cannot find any to purchase anywhere. Please help

By: Olmec Sinclair

Olmec Sinclair — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 05:08:47 +0000

Looking for a solution for a funky open plan design and development studio. So far I like the idea of police tap (do not cross…) but open to any suggestion.

By: Ryan Behrman

Ryan Behrman — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:56:56 +0000

Just something I though of. An ex colleague used to use those big chunky headphones when he didn’t want to be disturbed. Just the look of them meant serious business was underway, and nobody would have dared interrupt (even though he was by no means senior). So how about a set of normal “in the ear” headphones for when you just want a bit of music but don’t mind being disturbed, and a set of mammoth headgear for when you’re in the serious zone. They even make sound blocking headphones for those that don’t want music but just want to block out external sounds.

By: Paul, Kerri and The Boys » links for 2007-02-26

Paul, Kerri and The Boys » links for 2007-02-26 — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:19:03 +0000

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By: Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:49:40 +0000

Hello, I’ve read the firt paragraph and I will keep on reading (I’m not sure about . But new strategies, I have not. Only old ones, only present ones. Only MY strategies, everybody must have their. Don’t know, you kow I have not read any more. So, til the next time and… best regards to all of you!

Josep

By: Martell Velvet

Martell Velvet — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:39:11 +0000

We have a system in our office to avoid people like “Candle”, “Swinger” and “Bragger” (office idiots).

We IM a special code to a friend who then calls us on the phone. Then “oops, I have to get this” and the person is gone.

By: Bill Reichart

Bill Reichart — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:04:13 +0000

The best strategy that I learned years ago to communicate that you are busy to people coming into my office, is to stand up when people enter my office. When I stand up at my desk, people are less apt to hang around and talk and it shortens those interruptions.