{"id":7506,"date":"2021-01-11T10:55:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T17:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/?p=7506"},"modified":"2021-01-12T07:38:42","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T14:38:42","slug":"staying-focused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/staying-focused\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Success: Staying Focused"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"firstp\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Picture this: You\u2019re on a virtual meeting call at home. You want to stay focused, but you also just noticed the Amazon truck pulled up. You don\u2019t even remember what you bought. It is just sitting there on your porch waiting for you to rip it open and bask in the 5 seconds of pure joy that you will certainly feel. You bet it is something good. You\u2019re also hungry. You wonder if it is unprofessional to eat some ice cream right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Staying focused during meetings can be challenging. Especially when you add the distractions of your home and the ability to hide behind a closed camera. So how do we maintain full attention while attending\u00a0virtual\u00a0meetings or trainings? Here are some tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Ask yourself some important questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">What is the purpose for the meeting, and what value can I add?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">What do I want to contribute?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">What do I hope to learn?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">What is the most critical thing to communicate?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Close all other windows on your computer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you really want to stay focused, it\u2019s just too tempting to open your email when notifications pop up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Move your cell phone out of arms reach<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Putting it in a place that would require leaving your seat will keep you from distracting yourself with it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Turn video on<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Peer pressure is a wonderfully effective tool. Knowing your co-workers can see you subconsciously and consciously impacts how you stay focused.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Keep hands up<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Having your hands showing in the video tells people that you aren\u2019t texting or typing and that you are fully present.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Engage in the conversation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Make a comment and contribute to the call.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Take notes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Have pen and paper ready to jot down all crucial points or follow up items.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Mute your meeting audio when not talking<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Background noise can be super distracting. Keeping your phone on mute will help others to stay focused.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Make the most of your meetings and trainings. Contribute. Stay present. Participate. Everything and everyone benefit when we show up and do our best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n<div><em>As reflected in all of her roles,\u00a0<span class=\"markawja40cmd\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Jo<\/span>\u00a0is a believer in people and their potential. Juggling the demanding roles of a Learning and Development Specialist, author, and adoring mother of two all at the same time, it can fairly be stated that\u00a0<span class=\"markawja40cmd\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Jo<\/span>\u00a0changes lives full-time.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picture this: You\u2019re on a virtual meeting call at home. You want to stay focused, but you also just noticed the Amazon truck pulled up. You don\u2019t even remember what you bought. 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