Some years ago, when Archie Norman was chief executive of Asda, he asked his managers to wear a baseball cap when investing in some 'thinking' time to indicate to colleagues that they were 'busy' and should, therefore, be left alone.rnInterruptions are, of course, an occupational hazard of the workplace but they come in virtual form too.rnAccording to recent research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, computer screen pop-ups may slow down your work more than you think.
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