Need for Attention Management StrategiesWaqas MahmoodManager (Optics)

Contents

• What is Attention?

• Why Manage Attention?

• How to Manage Attention?

1. What is Attention?

Definition

Attention is the process by which the mind

chooses from among the various stimuli that

strike the senses at any given moment

allows only some info to enter into

consciousness

Related Concepts:

Alertness, Concentration, Selectivity, Control

1. What is Attention?

Focused Attention

Sustained Attention

Selective Attention

Alternating Attention

Attention Blink

2. Why manage Attention?

Information overload,

causing

Selective Attention

Divided Attention

Automaticity

Some tasks can be

performed with little, if

any, attention

2. Why Manage Attention?

To increase productivity

To better connect with

the world around

To increase emotional

Intelligence

3. How to Manage Attention? (1/3)

Set Priorities

Define Goals

Put first things first

Learn to say No

3. How to Manage Attention? (2/3)

Keep the Balance

Plan well

Allocate adequate

resources

Progress Review

3. How to Manage Attention? (3/3)

Limit Distractions

Stay focused

Task scheduling

Delegate

Conclusion

Ability to focus attention and knowing where to focus is attention management

Distractions at workplace grab the attention

Management strategies include adequate planning and control