Peter Drucker, the famous management guru, once said that productivity of work was not the responsibility of the worker but of the manager. I know that some people see this matter differently; nevertheless it reflects the importance of the role of management in ensuring a productive atmosphere in the office. Of course the rest of the workers have their role in ensuring productivity but ultimately management is responsible. How do you then maintain a productive atmosphere in the office? Let's consider some salient features.
The role of leadership is important in maintaining a productive atmosphere in any workplace. I guess you know the different ways in which leaders affect workers, don't you? Leaders hug, engage, motivate, recognize and empower people. These factors ensure productivity, while their absence dampens productivity.
Work goals and objectives should be agreed upon, documented and communicated to all concerned. Your people need to know what is expected of them. Don't you think so? Without these they are rudderless and hence may not exert themselves as expected.
Productivity is also determined to a large extent by the resources workers have in the office. This implies that if you want a productive atmosphere you need to avail all resources your workers need. We all know that resources are scarce but this scarcity has to be well-managed otherwise the organization will reel under the weight of low productivity.
How about the physical things such as safety, office temperatures, mobility and other ergonomic aspects of your workplace? Do these ensure a productive atmosphere? If not then you need to consider modifying them accordingly.
Your policies and procedures also influence productivity. If you have ever been to organizations where productivity is very negatively affected by policies and procedures then you know what I'm talking about. These sometimes result into frustration and this dampens the productive atmosphere in the office.
Fun at work is another very powerful approach organizations use to ensure a productive atmosphere. Lack of fun creates dullness. Is fun infused into work in your organization? Is workplace fun normal in your organization? Now, if you think fun is a taboo in your workplace then that is up to you. At least I know that many workplaces with fun have very high productivity.
Now, ensuring a productive atmosphere sometimes requires wielding the hammer also. You really need to get me right on this one. I don't mean harm - but sometimes you simply need to get out the bad eggs. A couple of bad eggs in your organization can adversely affect productivity. Attitude is contagious. Sometimes it's a tough decision but you just need to proceed with boldness. Don't you think so?
Every organization treasures productivity, no matter the mission and vision. What you and your staffs do in the office determine so many things including the success and future of the entity. If you are a leader or a manager that places little emphasis on productivity then someone is about to replace you. I guess you desire success in whatever you do, don't you? My advice is this - take productivity seriously.
The role of leadership is important in maintaining a productive atmosphere in any workplace. I guess you know the different ways in which leaders affect workers, don't you? Leaders hug, engage, motivate, recognize and empower people. These factors ensure productivity, while their absence dampens productivity.
Work goals and objectives should be agreed upon, documented and communicated to all concerned. Your people need to know what is expected of them. Don't you think so? Without these they are rudderless and hence may not exert themselves as expected.
Productivity is also determined to a large extent by the resources workers have in the office. This implies that if you want a productive atmosphere you need to avail all resources your workers need. We all know that resources are scarce but this scarcity has to be well-managed otherwise the organization will reel under the weight of low productivity.
How about the physical things such as safety, office temperatures, mobility and other ergonomic aspects of your workplace? Do these ensure a productive atmosphere? If not then you need to consider modifying them accordingly.
Your policies and procedures also influence productivity. If you have ever been to organizations where productivity is very negatively affected by policies and procedures then you know what I'm talking about. These sometimes result into frustration and this dampens the productive atmosphere in the office.
Fun at work is another very powerful approach organizations use to ensure a productive atmosphere. Lack of fun creates dullness. Is fun infused into work in your organization? Is workplace fun normal in your organization? Now, if you think fun is a taboo in your workplace then that is up to you. At least I know that many workplaces with fun have very high productivity.
Now, ensuring a productive atmosphere sometimes requires wielding the hammer also. You really need to get me right on this one. I don't mean harm - but sometimes you simply need to get out the bad eggs. A couple of bad eggs in your organization can adversely affect productivity. Attitude is contagious. Sometimes it's a tough decision but you just need to proceed with boldness. Don't you think so?
Every organization treasures productivity, no matter the mission and vision. What you and your staffs do in the office determine so many things including the success and future of the entity. If you are a leader or a manager that places little emphasis on productivity then someone is about to replace you. I guess you desire success in whatever you do, don't you? My advice is this - take productivity seriously.
