Always busy?
With a thousand and one things to do a day, it’s possible you are not being as productive as you ought to.
We have compiled top lists to help you become a more productive manager.
Here goes:
Key productivity detractors:
First, let’s talk about detractors.
Detractors are tasks that may seem important but are actually time-wasters. It is important that you identify them, schedule the appropriate time for them and learn to sidestep if they become too burdensome.
Some of them are:
- Firefighting
- Being pulled into mundane tasks not critical to your core assignment
How to Tackle Detractors
- Properly set job descriptions and KPIs so departments and their members know their responsibilities
- Have a centralised admin function with clearly defined roles
- Have the Kaizen exercise for all departments where activities that are not meant for a department could be identified, expunged or moved to the rightful owner.
Key productivity improvement ideas:
- Use a to-do list and update it as the day goes by. Prioritise items on your list in order of importance and urgency
- Pin emails requiring attention to the top of mail box for easy reference and access
- Set reminders on tasks and update as time goes by
- Have email folders for important mails/people
- Set time out every day to research and learn something new. Learn how to automate certain tasks!
- Keep certain time of the day for communication via emails, phone calls and meetings
- Know your most productive time
- Set realistic timelines for assigned tasks
Go on and have a productive month!
