We’ve all been there. Mounting tasks, competing priorities – sometimes it’s hard to be truly productive. So why not implement these 3 easy ways to help improve #workplace #productivity.
Flex the sched
Whether it’s 8-5, 9-6 – get rid of it! What you’ve done in theory is truncate the amount of time your people will actually work. The 9-5 office culture of the past is dead. Flexibility is imperative to work life balance – work life balance is imperative to increased productivity. As long as work gets done, it shouldn’t matter where or when it’s accomplished. Recent research found that employees who telework even part of the time are both more engaged and more productive. Flexible work options vary from telework to compressed workweeks and rotation schedules. Your people have a life – give them time to live it and they’ll reward you with higher productivity.
Lose the cubes
Walls and cubicles are so 90’s! Sure they’re nice for semi-privacy in an office but they’re horrible for collaboration, building relationships, increasing trust and communication – all of which improves productivity. Sure we all need quiet space and “crash down” or “huddle” rooms, but use those for meetings as needed, not standard work. By having everyone in an open space you remove the walls (no pun intended) that impede productivity.
Don’t dictate
A true leader doesn’t dictate how things are done –they lead by example and solicit feedback and ideas from employees. Engage your team on how to develop new innovations, solve problems and deliver on your mission. By engaging your employees you’re increasing innovation, building trust and improving productivity.
“The productivity of work is not the responsibility of the worker but of the manager.” – Peter Drucker
There are way more than just these 3 easy ways to improve workplace productivity, but they’re a good start. Remember – it all starts and ends with your people – your most lucrative asset. Happy people = happy customers = increased growth ™.
About Scott Span, MSOD: is CEO & Lead Consultant of Tolero Solutions – an Organizational Improvement & Strategy firm. He helps clients in achieving success through people, creating organizations that are more responsive, productive and profitable. Organizations where people enjoy working and customers enjoy doing business.
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