less is more: the secret to increased productivity

There is only so much you can do in one day…

PRODUCTIVITYis 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

and set due datesPrioritize each task

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

into multiple SMALLER TASKS

Break down BIG TASKS

« If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done »

BRUCE LEE

Source: Multitasking: Switching costs – American Psychological Association

Constantly switching tasks can lead to a 40% reduction in productivity

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