The Hierarchy of Digital Distractions
9 September 2009
It wouldn’t be funny if it weren’t so true…
The Hierarchy of Digital Distractions. It’s a wonder sometimes that we get anything important done.
Social Media Plus Insecurity Equals Distraction
23 June 2009
Behance Magazine has an excellent article on one of the consequences of Social Media; distraction. This ties in perfectly with one of my posts a few weeks back, “The Hidden Costs of Workplace Internet Usage“.
First off, I have to say that I take issue with their terminology. While they accurately discuss the root issue here, that of insecurity, they label the problem “Insecurity Work“. While constantly checking Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, e-Mail alerts, and Blog stats takes time and effort, it is the opposite of work/what you are paid to do/results.
That being said, check out the article: Tip: Reduce Your Level of Insecurity Work.
I have to admit that it’s a little painful to discover, or even worse, have someone point out, a weakness. The good news is that we have an opportunity to better ourselves and then help others. Isn’t that what management is about?