“The state of our attention determines the state of our lives.”
The ability to focus on all areas of a project or task, no matter how small is the hallmark of a person who has good attention to detail.
| Definition: The ability to be thorough in accomplishing a task through concern for all the critical areas involved. The ability to monitor and check work or information and plans and organize time and resources efficiently. |
People who possess good attention to detail are frequently described by their colleagues and peers as careful, meticulous, attentive and with excellent level of monitoring.
Strong attention to detail is a skill that increases effectiveness and productivity at work and decreases error.
Behavioral indicators of people who possess strong attention to detail:
- Double checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work
- Provide information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it
- Carefully monitors the details and quality of own and others’ work
- Expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly, or precisely
- Complete all work according to procedures and standards
Dr.Marco Freiherr, who works closely with occupational psychologists and efficiency researchers, and has done extensive research in this field mentions specific advantages of attention to detail.
Dr.Marco Freiherr mentions the positive effects of ATD
Improved achievement and efficiency
Disruptions are blocked out
Emerging thoughts tend to recede
Wellbeing and happiness
Recharging one’s batteries
People with good attention to detail are sought after at work, because they are both effective and efficient.
In this module, we will cover
- Importance of attention to detail
- The art of focusing
- Different modes of focusing
- The myths of multi-tasking
- Strategies to develop attention to detail
Note: Once you finish this module, you will have to take the final assessment.
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