The daily grind can seem like an endless cycle of to-do lists, meetings, and agendas while also balancing a personal life. It can be overwhelming and consuming for even the most seasoned corporate leaders, yet we become accustomed to the stress. But what if we dedicated more time to improving how we work?
If you wish there were more hours in a day (we all do), here’s how to gain some back by boosting your and your team’s productivity.
Support a Flexible Work Environment
Today’s corporate success thrives on balance. An adaptable corporate environment open to new changes is essential for increased productivity. Why? Because people value forward-thinking leaders, making them also want to work harder. It’s easy for the workplace to become stagnant, so promote a dynamic and flexible working model as much as possible.
Make Smart Hiring Decisions
Sounds simple, right? But often budgets, time restrictions, and availability impact who you hire. And many leaders don’t realize that making the wrong choice costs much more than waiting for the right candidate. When you find someone who’s creative, thinks critically, and takes strategic action, you're winning. These employees are quick-thinkers but also analyze on deeper levels. They'll bring inherent skills you don't have to teach, saving valuable time and resources in the long run.
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say
Too frequently, leaders avoid saying what they want for fear of how it will be perceived. But the truth is, delaying advice or critiques (when warranted) only leads to issues later. Don’t let problems build; instead, adopt a proactive approach. This will alleviate frustrations, improve communication, and strengthens time management on time-sensitive projects.
Practice the Pareto Principle
The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, suggests that 80% of our results come from 20% of our efforts. So how can you apply this to corporate life? First, decide which of your daily tasks will elicit the greatest reward for you and your team. These are the ones you want to focus on! Then, divide the required work and time into manageable blocks. The challenge lies in setting priorities and sticking to them. But if you can maintain this, you'll watch your productivity skyrocket.
Plan Ahead
In business, never confuse hope with a plan. Knowing the goals you most want to achieve and outlining a detailed action plan is the first step in a more proactive working environment. The key? Be as thorough as possible. It sounds obvious, but if you don’t delegate time to draft and communicate exactly what you want, things can be lost in translation.
Productivity and purpose continue to be key action items for C-Suite leaders in 2023. While you may not find the secret to getting more hours in the day, make the most of the ones you do have with targeted planning and result-driven actions.
Consider this advice from Nathan W. Morris, author and finance expert. “It’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less.” Sometimes small shifts in perspective and priority are all that’s needed to gain more from the hard work you’re already doing.
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