Boost Productivity in the Restaurant, Stay Focused! #FocusBlocks #StayFocused #RestaurantManagement

13 Jun 2024 · 1 min

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Donald Burns (YouTube video) warns that restaurant managers face many distractions (social media, messages, pop-up conversations) that reduce productivity and recommends scheduling short "focus blocks" during the day. He explains how to implement them: set a timer (usually 20–30 minutes), turn off notifications and set the phone to Do Not Disturb, and ensure you have everything needed before starting to work.

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June 13, 2024

Usually 20–30 minutes

Do Not Disturb (turn phone to Do Not Disturb)

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The restaurant business is full of distractions that pull at you from all different directions. You have a lot of personal distractions that compete for your attention. You get emails, text messages, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, all the social media. You get pop up conversations that distract you and they basically kill your productivity. Make sure to set up time to unplug and really dial in your focus. The most effective way to do this is to schedule short focus blocks throughout the day. This is how you implement a focus block. Set a timer for your allotted time, usually 20, 30 minutes. Turn off all your notifications, everything, turn your phone on, do not disturb, and you want to have everything you need to get to work.