Worker Smarter, Faster, and Better: Learn the 4 Productivity “Codes” of Human Workflow

If you’re one of the many leaders, professionals, or business owners confused by productivity advice from the so-called “experts” out there, you’re not alone. The advice is confusing and contradictory at best.?

On the one hand, we’re told to “get in the zone” of hyperfocus and deep work. And on the other hand, we’re advised to maximize every moment of our day with tools to become more efficient.

4 Codes to Apply to Your Personal Workflow

My belief is to focus on what I call “workflow productivity” that fits our actual corporate lives and work personality types.?I have 4 codes–or modes–that can make a huge difference for you.?

1. Manager-Mode–Dripping

Dripping is about the power of iterative, consistent, daily efforts to achieve goals. I’ve found that doing a tiny bit of anything every day, with consistency, gives your projects flow and ultimately results.

2. Finisher-Mode–Sticking

Sticking to a task until it is done is the most productive logic code we have. Why? Because we waste time every time we switch tasks. And that time grows exponentially when team members (and other corporate complexities) are involved.

3. Results-Mode–Batching

Batching is about working in strategic groups, or “batches,” of work to get a lot of similar tasks done together. You can apply it to things like sales emails, writing content, organizing files, managing people on your team, and many other things.

4. Efficiency-Mode–Timeboxing

Timeboxing is the final “code” I recommend. Timeboxing is about implementing a disciplined and rigorous approach to tasks where they are completed in a “timebox,” aka a specific time for getting them done.?

For more information on the 4 Codes of Human Workflow, check out my latest video on YouTube here:

When I deliver productivity and workflow training, I love to share these codes. They get people talking about which one is their default and which codes they avoid. Reflect on which codes you use and try introducing them at your next team meeting.

If you need any help about how to improve your or your team’s productivity practices, I have a new workshop and presentation called Productivity as a Team Sport that I’d love to share with you and your team. Contact me at [email protected] to learn more.