Manage your expectations

We all need uninterrupted work time every day, regardless of our role. Unbroken work makes us more motivated and focused. Yet uninterrupted calendar blocks are hard to design into a schedule.

We can't productively attend to meeting-heavy days while also spending hours on uninterrupted work time. We need to manage our expectations about what we can accomplish.

• Build a habit. Identify what you need to do to reach your goals. Practise those steps daily.
• Communicate. Share your intention with your team, so they know when you're available.
• Assess your work environment. Your teammate...