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If you haven't set your team's quarterly or annual goals yet, or don't have a clear plan to do so, you may want to rethink your goal-setting approach. Here's a quick relaunch plan to get your started. https://lnkd.in/gAGpHUcP #GoalSetting #Goals #ProcessDesign #EmployeeEngagement

The first hurdle to setting team goals can sometimes be deciding which goal structure or approach to even use. And it actually does matter because it is going to shape your team's focus and therefore, behavior, over the coming weeks and months. To help, we've summarized some of the most common goal-setting structures and approaches for organizations in this blog. Take the quiz linked in the post to determine the best goal-setting structure or approach for your organization based on the type of focus and behavior you need from your team. https://lnkd.in/eTZ7ghgi #Goals #GoalSetting #Productivity #GoodForPeople #GoodForBusiness

The best leaders ask for help when they're hitting a wall. This leader called Paradox to make sure an important initiative didn't crash before it had a chance to succeed. In less than two weeks, we helped the team refocus, realign, and create a clear plan forward. If your project needs a boost of energy or extra hands to refocus or get it over the finish line, please reach out. This is some of the most satisfying work we do. https://lnkd.in/eG3uHSCS #BusinessSprint #YearEndGoals #Movement #Usage #TeamExperience #Productivity #PreventBurnout

Career development and skill development is a critical driver of employee retention and employee experience. Read this recent case study about how Paradox developed a career architecture for a video game developer and then provided career conversation training to enable competency development and career growth discussions. https://lnkd.in/e5iZNry7 #CareerGrowth #CareerPaths #Careers #EmployeeExperience #ManagerDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment

In this article, Katherine Nobles shares her expertise on why manager development is critical for business success and how to develop a program and organization culture that recognizes and enables this important role in your company. https://lnkd.in/eref9EZT #ManagerDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment #Training #SuccessionPlanning #HumanResources #OrganizationEffectiveness #TeamEffectiveness #Productivity

What makes a team truly productive? ?? According to our latest research, the most effective teams aren’t just getting tasks done, they're creating environments where purpose, clarity, and collaboration thrive. Our study identifies key characteristics that set productive teams apart: ?? They have a clear purpose and well-defined goals that guide their efforts. ?? Strong project management keeps them organized and focused. ?? Effective communication ensures everyone is aligned and on the same page. ?? Roles are clearly defined, so accountability is shared and understood. ?? Collaboration is prioritized, leveraging the unique strengths of each team member. ?? Team members have the necessary skills to excel in their roles. Building and sustaining a productive team takes ongoing effort, attention, and the right tools. At Paradox Consulting Partners, we help organizations cultivate these qualities through customized consulting services and development programs. Our expertise can guide your teams in aligning their efforts with your business goals, ensuring long-term success. Want to start enhancing your team’s productivity? Download our study and learn more about how to boost team effectiveness. And if you're ready to take the next step, reach out to learn how Paradox can support your organization in building highly productive teams. ?? https://lnkd.in/e4tiqUHn #Productivity #Teamwork #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #ParadoxConsulting

One of the most important metrics often overlooked when measuring organization productivity is People’s Experience. Our latest study highlights the Experience dimension of the Paradox Productivity Framework, showing how a positive experience both FOR your team and WITH your team leads to lasting success. Measuring experience is critical because it impacts FUTURE productivity. If you don’t pay attention to people’s experience, you may be negatively impacting your future productivity…and net productivity…due to short-term focus. Boosting experience metrics might mean taking some extra time with a customer, putting extra effort into building team or cross-department relationships, or getting to know your supplier’s business and interests. At times, these activities can seem at odds with productivity when we’re focused on checking the box and pushing towards milestones. But, in reality, the extra time and effort spent today will make work easier and more efficient down the road. A great team and career experience leads to easier recruiting, employee retention, and innovation. A supplier who loves working with your team might go that extra mile to get you the material or information you need. A happy customer will make that next sale or referral that much easier. Most organizations are measuring experience metrics, but they can be siloed within functions. Adding them into the way you measure and report productivity gives leaders a more complete picture of the team’s activity and potential both in the short-term and the long-term. By prioritizing experience, you’re not just improving productivity, you’re investing in the future of your organization. Click the link below to learn more in our full study. ?? https://lnkd.in/e4tiqUHn #Productivity #PerformanceMetrics #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #CustomerExperience #ParadoxConsulting

Have you ever put effort into developing something—a new system, process, or tool, only to see it go unused??? Our latest research study reveals a critical insight. ?? Productivity isn’t only about completing tasks; what truly matters is how that creation, product, or service is adopted, applied, and utilized. The second dimension of our Paradox Productivity Framework, Usage, shines a light on the often-overlooked aspect of productivity: adoption and impact. It’s not enough to simply create something, the value lies in how it’s received, adopted, and utilized by others. In our quest to accomplish tasks, check off the to-do list, and feel productive, we often don’t take the time to make sure we are setting our creation, product, or service up for maximum use or adoption. By adding usage metrics to the way we measure team productivity, it can build awareness and visibility about the factors that increase the productivity of our work – including factors that may be outside the responsibility of our team or department – thereby increasing communication and raising overall organization productivity. Ready to rethink how you measure team productivity? Discover how the Usage dimension can expand your approach. Dive into our full study, "Optimum Productivity: A New Framework to Redefine and Measure Productivity for Our Workplaces Today," for more actionable insights. ?? https://lnkd.in/e4tiqUHn #Productivity #WorkplaceStrategy #Leadership #ImpactfulWork #ParadoxConsulting

In our fast-paced work environments, simply ‘staying busy’ isn’t enough - it’s also not a true indicator of real productivity. In fact, it’s a good way to burn out without much to show for it. Our recent study outlines the three dimensions of The Paradox Productivity Framework. The first dimension, Movement, emphasizes progress. So what does that even mean? True productivity is about making meaningful progress towards your goals. It’s more than just checking off items from your to-do list. It’s ensuring that every effort moves you closer to achieving significant milestones and objectives. Instead of measuring productivity by the number of tasks completed, Movement focuses on the impact of each task on meaningful progress in the right direction. Leaders consistently emphasized that true productivity involves directing work and resources towards goals and objectives that matter. Curious about how the Movement dimension can transform your productivity strategy? Dive deeper into our findings and learn how to apply this dimension to your organization. Grab a copy of our comprehensive study, "Optimum Productivity: A New Framework to Redefine and Measure Productivity for Our Workplaces Today," and start your journey towards optimal productivity. ?? https://lnkd.in/e4tiqUHn #Productivity #WorkplaceStrategy #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #ParadoxConsulting

Traditional productivity measures are failing to capture the true essence of modern work. ?? It’s time for a more effective approach that addresses the complexities of work activities that contribute to productive outcomes. In our latest study, we introduce The Paradox Productivity Framework. Developed from insights gathered through interviews with industry leaders, this framework reveals what truly makes a team or individual productive—not just busy. The framework redefines productivity across three essential dimensions: ?? Movement - Productivity is about making meaningful progress toward your goals. Movement captures this forward momentum, ensuring that every effort contributes to achieving important milestones and objectives. ?? Usage - The true value of work lies in its adoption and impact. Usage measures how well your creations, products, or services are utilized and engaged with, emphasizing quality over mere task completion. ?? Experience - Long-term productivity hinges on the experiences of everyone involved. By focusing on the experiences of employees, customers, and stakeholders, we can foster environments that drive sustained productivity and engagement. Our comprehensive study shows that integrating these three dimensions provides a holistic view of productivity, enabling leaders and teams to focus on what truly drives success. ?? Ready to transform your productivity strategy? Sign up to receive a copy of our latest study, "Optimum Productivity: A New Framework to Redefine and Measure Productivity for Our Workplaces Today," and start transforming your productivity approach. ?? https://lnkd.in/e4tiqUHn #Productivity #WorkplaceStrategy #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #ParadoxConsulting