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There is only so much you can do in one day…
PRODUCTIVITY is not straight forward. You cannot just decide to be productive
When staff are happy productivity increases by 12% Happiness and Productivity – University of Warwick UL and IZA Bonn, Germany – published on February 10th 2014
When staff are unhappy their productivity decreases and they work extra hours which can lead to burnout
So how can one become more productive by doing less?
Start with a Plan It’s the most import stage of any project
Prioritize each task and set due dates
Use your team's strengths and delegate accordingly
« Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships » MICHAEL JORDAN
Keep your goals and messages CLEAR
Use to-do lists to set daily goals and track progress
Break down BIG TASKS into multiple SMALLER TASKS
« If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done » BRUCE LEE
Constantly switching tasks can lead to a 40% reduction in productivity Source: Multitasking: Switching costs – American Psychological Association
To manage this why not group similar tasks together?
Batch similar tasks for MAXIMUM efficiency
Use the Promodoro technique Work in 25 minutes intervals separated by short breaks
Use a work management app to create a hub for your team collaboration
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Sources: • Happiness and Productivity – University of Warwick UL and IZA Bonn, Germany – published on February 10th 2014 • The Impact of Stress on Employee Productivity, Performance and Turn over: an important managerial issue – By Subha Imtiaz and Shakil Ahmad • Stress Management Health Center – WebMD.com • Multitasking: Switching costs – American Psychological Association