Building a Supportive Learning Environment

In a noisy workplace, music may be an escape.

While the open space may encourage more collaboration, the chatter can be too much for some people to handle and hurt productivity.

Constant interruptions and unnecessary distractions dilute your focus:

• Arrange your work space to discourage unscheduled visits.
• Plug in your earphones and listen to soothing music or white noise.
• Move to a quieter place if you can’t block out office banter.
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If you work behind a closed door, this will be a great exercise for stepping outside your safety zone.

You might have a less productive week, but seeing your workplace from a different perspective will foster an open mind and encourage collaboration.