What is Productivity?
Productivity refers, in general, to the ability of an individual, team, or organization (inputs) to work in an efficient manner with in a specific frame of time for the purpose of maximizing results (outputs).
Productivity usually stems from a verity of interdependent factors:
- Mindset: whereas individuals have their personal traits, the choice of behave they make play a very important role in their productivity not only as individuals, but also I the groups they belong to.
- Motivation: some people are self-motivated; others are motivated when the outside circumstances inspire them.
- Self-esteem: the more an individual understands oneself and appreciates the strengths they have, the more it is likely for them to be productive.
- Natural Talent: each one of us is a talent with a certain set of strengths. When one works -or does- what they have a natural talent for, they get more productive.
- Training: an individual who is in a constant quest for learning, training, and further developing, finds innovative ways to look at things and solutions.
- Education: knowledge has its own power. The more the individual is knowledgeable in their field, the higher the experience; hence, productivity.
- Environment: an individual’s productivity thrives in a safe environment. A safe environment a place where one is encouraged to take risk (trial & error) where communication flows easily and transparently, and where effort and achievements are recognized and celebrated.
- Time management: balancing the time spent on tasks by really defining what is important and urgent, what is important but not urgent, and what is urgent but not important, plays a key factor in getting things done effectively. As well, it gives a great balance when it comes to work and personal life.
Productivity level differs from one person to another based on the physical elements as well. Healthy eating, exercise, and regular and abundant sleep take a huge part in deciding the level of effectiveness and productivity of an individual on both the short and long-term.
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