Redefining Productivity

The 3 Keys to Productivity: Inspire. Motivate and Engage.

Is it realistic to be productive 100% of the time? Our experts say no. So we’ve narrowed it down to the 3 keys of productivity to help lead an effective team.?

1. Inspire and lead by example. Having a productive team starts with great leadership that incorporates the perfect blend of challenges and encouragement.?
2. Motivate through recognition. Choose a way to recognize your employees. Whether it be a gym membership, office swag, or a gift certificate to a local spa.?
3. Engage your team through shared social experiences and team building activities.?

After all, every company wants to see an increase in profit, employee morale, and a decrease in employee turnover.?

Let’s dive into how to redefine productivity by looking into individual time-management tips, creative team strategies, and supporting team engagement. To strive for a more engaged team means building a more productive team.

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What can you do to inspire productivity?

You’ve probably heard the expression “work smarter not harder”. This witty phrase is supposed to remind us that, especially in office environments, the success of the work we do is not necessarily based on how much time we put in. Instead, success is determined by how well we use this time. By learning to work smarter, we can improve productivity in the workplace. So how do we do that?

We’ve broken down productivity even further:

1. Organization: Are you a visual thinker?? Are you a list keeper? Fixing your organizational habits is a great first step in improving your overall productivity. Luckily, there are lots of tools to help you get organized. Everyone works differently, as such, there are tools that exist for all different styles of work which can be incorporated individually, or within your team.?
2. Focus: Remove yourself from distractions. Whether this means in-person distractions like talkative co-workers, or virtual distractions online, the fewer things pulling your attention away from your work, the better. If your team is struggling to meet deadlines or has a hard time focusing on work, make focus time a standard part of their daily routine. By blocking off time to focus solely on work, workplace productivity can increase exponentially.
3. Motivation: Reward yourself with a mental break. Having a break and going for a walk, taking a lunch break, or even having a casual conversation between you and your coworkers can allow for a much-needed mental break. When employees feel motivated, they are more eager to do great work.? Even the most dedicated and determined person will have days where outside factors zap their motivation.

Tips for Increasing Workplace Productivity

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What does creativity have to do with productivity??

If your company is seeing a decline in productivity, it can be for various reasons. Employees can often be distracted by social media, chatty coworkers, their own life events, or other reasons. That's where getting creative comes in.? Some companies are addressing this decline in productivity with a shortened workweek, longer lunch breaks, employee recognition awards, or getting the team together once a month for an event. We’ve outlined how to create a workplace that inspires your employees, in turn, making them more productive.

How Encouraging Creativity Can Boost Productivity

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How do you avoid complacency?

Complacency in the workplace often follows successful navigation through a highly competitive environment (or crisis) that threatens the company, as a collective sigh of relief. This is rooted in the belief that the organization is on the leading edge of success without ensuring that it is.

Here are the signs to watch out for:

1. Become Disengaged
2. Stop Thinking
3. Stop Taking Initiative
4. Don’t Invest in Themselves
5. No Longer Manage Their Personal Brand
6. Take Shortcuts
7. Don’t Take Any Risks
8. Lose Their Passion
9. Become Disgruntled With Their Current Career Destination
10. Lose Any Hope for a Brighter Future

Complacency in the Workplace | A Productivity Killer

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Read more on how to support your team:

Top 5 Employee Soft Skills & How to Help Employees Develop Them

From the Bottom Up: Reverse Mentoring in the Workplace

Follow the Leader: How to be an Effective Leader in the Workplace

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