How to maximize your team’s productivity
As a leader, there are all kinds of ways you can improve your team’s performance. However, if their productivity is lacking, your results as a leader will be lacking, too.
That’s why improving your team’s productivity must be your greatest priority. Simply put, when your team becomes more productive, the results of your other efforts will multiply. Here are 4 ways to optimize your team’s performance.
Clearly define your expectations
Certain team members may be falling short of their productivity goals simply because they don’t know what those goals are. Don’t assume they do. Instead, be as specific as possible about what they’re expected to do, from daily to monthly goals.
Action items
Are you making this mistake with your team?
The online planner for leaders
Create standard processes for projects
Project processes are important investments in your team’s productivity. You don’t want people reinventing the wheel every time they take on a new project. This isn’t just inefficient; it also increases the likelihood that the project won’t be successful.
Action items
You know you need a process… now what?
The process of making processes
What’s a Process Culture, why you need it, how to get it
System vs process: What’s the difference?
Learn each team member’s skill set
Everyone is different, which means no two people have the exact same strengths and weaknesses. Instead of treating every employee the same, structure your team’s workload so it makes the most of these different skills.
Action items
How does your team answer these five questions?
How to Delegate : The secret to working less and doing more
Show your appreciation
No one likes to feel as though their efforts are going unnoticed. An employee who knows they’re valued will also feel more secure with your company and more motivated to work hard for it.
Action items
What can the cult classic The Sandlot teach you about leadership?
