Ever wondered how your productivity measures up? Let's delve into the world of efficiency, exploring the metrics that matter, and uncovering the secrets of the most productive individuals. Prepare to redefine your understanding of productivity.
Productivity is a challenge faced by every professional
Robert Pozen surveyed 20,000 self-selected individuals in management from six continents to learn why some people are more productive than others
- The survey tool, dubbed the Pozen Productivity Rating, consists of 21 questions divided into seven categories
- Planning your schedule
- Develop daily routines
- Coping with your messages
- Getting a lot done
- Improving your communication skills
- Running effective meetings
- Delegate to others
Coping with your daily flood of messages
Look at email every three to five minutes instead of every hour or two
- Only look at subject matter and sender, and skip over 60-80% of it
- Answer important emails immediately
- Use email filters
- Define your highest priorities
More tips for maximizing productivity
Focusing on your primary objectives: Every night, revise your next day’s schedule to stress your top priorities
- Managing your work overload: Skip over 50-80% of your emails based on the subject line
- Supporting your colleagues: Limit any meeting to 90 minutes or less and end each meeting with clearly defined next steps
- Agree on success metrics with your team
