Define
What is focus?
the center of interest or activity
the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition.
How much money is lost because of distractions at work?
$588,000,000,000
This device contains music and many employers won't let us use it.
iPod, MP3 player
We had an intern who got a job. They were caught using their cellphone at work and were asked not to use their phone while working. The intern said they understood, but continued to use their phone. After three warnings, they were fired. Was this fair? Why or why not?
Have a group discussion.
According to the store's policy, they were within their rights to fire the intern.
Image you are at a movie theater; you are watching your favorite movie. 15 minutes into the film, someone's phone rings and they take the call. Their voice gets louder, which makes it difficult to hear the movie. What should you do?
You could politely ask them to leave the theater so as to not cause a distraction.
You could ask an employee of the theater to talk to the individual on the phone.
What is distraction?
a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else
extreme agitation of the mind or emotions
How many times a day is the typical manager interrupted?
six times an hour
This device can only play games. No employer will allow you to take this to work.
Hand-held game device. (Switch, etc)
We had an intern who helped a flower shop. This flower shop had some heavy machinery, as well as sharp objects, like knives and clippers. What could happen if this intern allowed themselves to become distracted by their phone.
They could get severely injurer, end up in the hospital, could get fired for not following safety protocols..
You are on your first date with a hottie. Go you!
During dinner, they begin to text someone to the point where you feel ignored. What should you do?
Group discussuion
What does it mean to be present?
in a particular place.
existing or occurring now.
How many times a day is the typical employee interrupted?
70 times a day!
This handheld device contains e-books and your supervisor might allow you to use it during a break
Kindle Fire, etc
We had a tour of a large printing company and were asked to not take photos or film the printing press while in operation. What could some of the consequences be for not following this rule?
You could get hurt, you could receive a warning, the tour could end and you could be asked to leave and not come back.
You are on an airplane, traveling to Disneyworld. During the flight, the Captain gets a bunch of texts just as the plane experiences some air turbulence. If the pilot answers those texts, what could happen?
He will be distracted... he could make the plane ride rougher....he could lose his job....or worse.
What are roles?
an actor's part in a play, movie, etc
the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.
What do most people do when they hear their phone 'ding'?
They check their phone...they become distracted from what they were working on.
This device is small, spins, and some find it relaxing or a welcome distraction
A fidget spinner
When we are on a business tour, what should you do with your phone?
Leave it in the van.
Turn it off.
Set to vibrate.
Don't use the phone!
A doctor has to perform surgery on you. After they 'put you under', the doctor gets a phone call from their husband. They take the call and get into a huge argument. What could happen?
Discuss!
What does it mean to "align your mind"?
To "align your mind" means to bring your thoughts, actions, and values into harmony and coherence, fostering a sense of unity and purpose, and aligning with your core values and beliefs.
What percentage of people will answer their phone's 'ding' within 2 seconds?
1) 10 %
2) 30%
3) 71%
71%! That's way too high, so if you get a text while at work, hold off on looking at it until you get a break.
This device can receive phone calls, it can play shows/movies, can play games, can text and access social media.
A cellphone.
You are in class and the rule is to pay attention. What should you do with your phone.
"Do not disturb" setting
"Airplane" mode
Turn it off
Your staff is setting up your meds for the week. As they are setting up your meds, they decide to watch a Youtube video about our President. The video angers the staff and they throw their phone, which hits all of your medications. The meds fly off the table and they are all over the floor. What are the consequences of their actions? How could this have been handled better?
Discuss!!