How to use psychology to accelerate productivity at work
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As millions of professionals switch gears from rest and relaxation to a year-end push, what strategies can organisations employ to ensure they're at their best??
This newsletter looks beyond external factors like remote work, technology, or economic conditions and focuses on the often-overlooked part of the equation: human psychology.?
By employing the right psychology and behavioural science techniques, employers can improve inclusion, wellbeing, skill development, and leadership, thereby creating a highly productive culture—and finally fixing the broken productivity puzzle.?
Studies reveal that U.S. labour productivity growth has been a meagre 1.1% between 2019 and 2023, as measured by output per hour. This trend is echoed globally. In the UK, for instance, the growth rate was around 0.5% between 2008 and 2020.?
We've assembled practical content and tools that delve into the psychology behind fostering high-performance cultures and teams, along with immediate, actionable guidance.?
Let's dive in.?
Refresh DEI, recharge productivity?
Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces don't just feel good—they perform well. Companies with strong inclusive cultures are eight times more likely to outperform their competitors. But current approaches seem to have lost their spark, failing to halt escalating workplace polarisation. So, how do you revitalise stalled DEI efforts??
Culture check: Is yours a wellbeing oasis or desert??
Two-thirds of professionals in our LinkedIn poll say detoxifying work culture is critical to reducing long-term sickness and absence—with productivity losses linked to sickness absence costing employers $225.8 billion a year. The key to a strong wellbeing culture lies in enacting five psychological drivers: certainty, competence, autonomy, belonging, and purpose. But how do you implement them in your workplace??
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The Goldilocks Principle: Setting goals that are just right?
Achievable goals aren't just motivational; they're crucial for success—especially in mastering essential workplace skills. Too often, people aim too high or too low. Our proprietary coaching methodology, Performa, is designed to yield results in just four, 45-minute coaching sessions. Here's the free goal-setting guide we use to help you break down your goals into bite-sized, achievable chunks.?
Teach leaders to tune in?
Leadership quality has a direct impact on productivity. One study of 34 countries found that good management practices account for up to 33% of productivity gaps, both within and across countries. However, many leaders feel bogged down and disengaged from their management roles.??
The remedy? MindGym’s Chief Behavioural Science Officer, Janet Ahn, PhD, says the key is for leaders to lean into organisational tensions and learn how to navigate them to achieve better results.?
How to bend, not break, with change?
In a world rife with change, from post-pandemic fallout to tech disruptions, adaptability is one of your most valuable assets. In this article, we provide you with five actionable tips to, not just survive but, thrive when the unexpected happens.
Need more guidance??
Reach out for a chat with our friendly experts. No gimmicks—just tried-and-true, science-backed strategies to help you and your organisation succeed.?
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