Without a highly productive workforce, there is no chance of running a successful business. Which leaves the question: how can I create systematic productivity in my organization and make it last?
This article will show you the good and the bad of productivity, and how to make lasting changes that affect the bottom line.
Start With Yourself
Productivity is created first on a personal level before it can be effectively integrated into an organization. Here are a few habits of productive people, according to Forbes.
First, take more breaks throughout the day to do a quick workout, grab a snack, or let your brain recharge before diving back into work.
Next, Spend your morning working on the difficult tasks and focusing on prioritizing your tasks for the day. Eliminate the things that don’t matter.
Be merciless. This isn’t just about reclaiming your time; it’s about reclaiming your life.
Lastly, set time aside to create a system that works the best for you — for example, pick two or three specific times each day to check your email and block out time on your calendar to focus on work.
Don’t take meetings or allow yourself to be distracted during this time. You may be surprised that work items take much less time.
Empower Others
Many aspects of employee productivity and loyalty are related to how much ownership the employees feel they have in the company.
By adding more responsibility, avoiding micromanagement and allowing employees to make decisions of their own, you may see an immediate boost in productivity and employee happiness.
Set clear standards for employees in each position and encourage employees to find and use productivity tips you’ve found effective. Make sure your managers maintain an open door policy, provide quick and constructive feedback.
Finally, don’t forget to praise employees on a job well done; this will encourage and motivate employees to continue to work harder.
Don’t Sabotage Yourself
There are habits that kill personal productivity that need to change in order to achieve higher productivity. Firstly, checking email constantly throughout the day is a terrible strategy.
Consultant Ron Friedman suggests, “closing email tabs and turning off your phone for 30-minute chunks of deep-diving work.”
Research has shown that 98% of the population is incapable of productive multitasking, and focusing on one thing at a time will produce better quality work in a shorter timeframe.
Another habit that kills productivity is starting the day off with smaller and easier tasks. Studies show that productivity decreases throughout the day.
To ensure the most productive day possible, one should begin the day with more difficult tasks and work down to smaller ones. Prioritizing tasks is crucial for productivity and failing to do so can lead to wasted time and missed deadlines.
Start Slowly
Long-term productivity is attainable and your company can embrace it. Take the time to think through the changes that you want to make and ensure they are successful by taking baby steps instead of trying to do too much at once.
Start with management and work your way down. Remember that this is a permanent change and it will take some time to implement.
As you introduce new productivity tips and tricks, your company will be happier and more productive as a whole.
We are Microsoft technology experts that help organizations implement systems to help improve productivity in the workplace. Email us at info@penneycomputer.com.
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