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DEEP-FOCUS5 MIN READ

Negotiate a team focus norm

Choose focus-protecting dialogue lines and understand the coaching behind each choice.

Mina M Manager 1 Surface the obstacle 2 Propose the rule 3 Make it measurable Your manager praises quality but says you are “hard to reach.” You know the real issue: every analysis block is leaking through Slack. The aim is to protect attention while keeping collaboration workable. conversation choices Negotiate a team focus norm Use the framework explicitly: name the focus cost, create a routing rule, and close the promise you make. Shortcut React live to every interruption. Less switching and less social friction. A focus boundary works when it is specific, mutual, and connected to the work outcome.

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