What Is Your Best Productivity Tip?

RosannaTussey · February 2008

There are a lot of great ideas for increasing productivity. If we all shared a tip or two, imagine how (even more) productive we might get?

One that I always mention is planning the day in 15 minute increments. It helps me remain goal-oriented and keeps me on task.

What is your tip?
RosannaTussey2/6/2008 3:45 PM

Rich · February 2008

nice post!

as we say in our startup how-to book, "take 5 and 10."

5 minutes at the beginning of the day to make sure you have your priorities in place for the rest of the day, and

10 minutes at the end of the day to triage what you completed and what your focus should be tomorrow.

it`s a discipline.
Rich2/6/2008 9:05 PM

Rich · February 2008

anyone tried using their mouse with their left hand lately?

RosannaTussey · February 2008

Andrew and Craig, you brought up a good point. I usd to think that by working long hours straight through that I was being more productive than if I would have taken a short break. That was, until I learned that by stepping away for a few minutes, I could return to the task at hand with renewed focus and energy. What a treat that a short break during the day can actually help me to be more productive!
RosannaTussey2/8/2008 10:22 AM

RosannaTussey · February 2008

I think I saw something on that study, too. So I suppose another productivity tip would be to ensure that you get adequate sleep at night (something that often seems to flee us as adults) to ensure that you will function at top capacity during the day.

Malte · February 2008

I personally stay organized by planning the day and writing down things that I need to get done. This way is easy to keep track on my progress, and it actually works very motivating seeing how your list gets smaller and smaller. Be on paper, on you palm/phone or whatever, this can help you stay focused, and make sure that you don`t forget some important task.
If anyone finds that article you talked about, please post it
Kind regards,
Malte

Franb · February 2008

Stan, I love it. That might explain in part why I have so much trouble with right-brained activities. I have just to opposite problem of everyone else. I`m very conceptualizing and creative most of the time. I am naturally right-handed, but due to missing several fingers on my right hand, use my left hand to mouse and write and do most acitvities that require hands. So, your thoughts have just sparked my interest to see if studying for my upcoming comprehensive exams will be easier if I engage my right hand more. Thanks for the totally cool, weird idea! If it works for me, I may try to adapt for my students as an exercise in creative thinking.

RosannaTussey · February 2008

I try to handle a piece of paper only once, e.g., when the mail comes I deal with it immediately and file things in the proper folder or the trash.

I really like this idea. I am going to implement it in my life. I have done it with mail, so it is only a small step to do it with the other papers that I handle during the day. Thanks for bringing this up.

secretstaff · July 2012

To be more productive...
1. Plan.
2. Prioritize your tasks or goals and simply avoid unimportant things. When it's time to work, work.
3. Take the time you need to accomplish a quality job. Doing it right the first time saves you time and effort.
4. Remember to take a break. Re-charge and become more efficient.
-secretstaff.com

AnnieSialo · July 2012

I think trusting your employees and interacting with them will help in breaking the ice. Once they are comfortable at work productivity comes automatically.

philstone · February 2013

For any company, no matter its size, your employees are the key to business success. Ensure that your business has strategies in place for adequate workplace motivation is to maximize your staff's skills and achieve success.

kathleen_ortan · February 2013

All flourishing business owners depend on productivity, whether it is from their staff members or from themselves. Improving business productivity is essential to run a business easily as productivity is one of the main ingredients that can win a competitive advantage for your business.

Improved Communication
Have an Action Plan
Prioritizing
Pump Yourself Up
Stop Multitasking
Hammer the Toughest Nail First
Allocating Tasks To Staff Members &
Break It Up

thebizdude · May 2014

I agree with you. Toyota, and the US manufacturing actually identify intellect as one of the largest wastes within a company - the inability to connect with people an utilize their information. First, communication and additional taking what they know and capturing it into standardized word for repeatability. Next how long does each task take? If we were to time X event over a period what would the best practice be and work towards that? Lastly, there is good material in a book called, Gung Ho!, which really hits it home as to why we interact with people. The interactions and ownership of their area allows for them to be involved - make a difference. You should check it out.

http://thebusinessdudeblog.com
the business dude: 10 years+ using lean experience for problem solving, efficiencies, process improvements.

saravanan · March 2019

Proper organization of work
Precision in setting goals
Skilful plan making
Execution

Jessie Hookie · May 2020

Do Your Most Dreaded Task First
Turn off Distractions

LifeRevivalUniverse · December 2020

Do the most important things first

Distinguish between important and urgent tasks

Complete tasks one at a time

Track your progress

Talk about your little victories

What Is Your Best Productivity Tip?

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