In the business world, striving for improvement and gaining competitive advantages are a constant challenge. Over the years, many have learned to simply follow industry leaders to improve their business models, but not every great idea works for every business.

What does your work day look like? How much of it do you get to spend uninterrupted during complex tasks or projects? Probably not much.

Interruptions are a reality of the modern workplace. Phone, email, IM and the never-ending office or cubicle pop-in. It’s a wonder anything gets accomplished at all.