I also function as development manager and I have told the other managers that I have a closed door, open communication policy. If my door is closed, I'm busy d

I also function as development manager and I have told the other managers that I have a closed door, open communication policy. If my door is closed, I'm busy don't interrupt unless I acknowledge you and wave you in. I do get concerned about the negative view others may be forming about me. Everyone is still allowed to discuss anything [that affects work], we just might have to schedule a time if I'm not immediately "free" because my door is closed. Taking something from the Pomodoro Technique... 25 minute sprints of work I have a saying I drop every now and then. "If someone isn't crying or dying, it can wait 25 minutes."