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Maximizing productivity in today's world is no simple task. Worker output is not just limited by their drive and aptitude, but also by the software they use and how well it fits into your business processes.
Being a manager is a lot of work, and many must rely on their intuition and employee suggestions to make improvements in productivity. While over time this strategy normally improves productivity, it is much more effective to have a specialist give you a jump start.
I have been studying various productivity scenarios for years, and can help you identify areas where productivity can be improved. While some improvements are substantial, most are subtle but still have significant cumulative effects. For instance, by saving just 8 minutes a day on tasks yields about an extra 33 productive hours a year, or one typical work week (based on 6.5 productive hours a day).
Being a manager is a lot of work, and many must rely on their intuition and employee suggestions to make improvements in productivity. While over time this strategy normally improves productivity, it is much more effective to have a specialist give you a jump start.
I have been studying various productivity scenarios for years, and can help you identify areas where productivity can be improved. While some improvements are substantial, most are subtle but still have significant cumulative effects. For instance, by saving just 8 minutes a day on tasks yields about an extra 33 productive hours a year, or one typical work week (based on 6.5 productive hours a day).
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Productivity
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Owner/Analyst: Ryan Cole Email: Ryan@PracticalProductivity.com Call: 707.367.9230 Copyright 2009
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Fast, reliable, and backed up computer systems
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Quick paced, yet a healthy low stress work environment
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Streamlined operations and well matched workers
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Use of software automation
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Not spending too much time achieving the above
Fast, reliable, and backed up computer systems
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Quick paced, yet a healthy low stress work environment
3.
Streamlined operations and well matched workers
4.
Use of software automation
5.
Not spending too much time achieving the above
While dual monitors are catching on, their acceptance has been slow. Many managers still view such an arrangement as an excess. However studies show that the extra monitor typically benefits productivity significantly, and sometimes extraordinarily.
A study by Jon Peddie research shows a typical productivity gain of 25 percent. Another study by Microsoft shows 9 to 50 percent gains. And yet another study noted that 70 percent of users should be using dual monitor systems.
In general I recommend this arrangement for anyone who frequently uses multiple windows or programs. These days that covers most office workers. They will benefit from more immersion, less eye strain, ability to fetch information at a glance, improved memory from peripheral vision cues, greater feeling of appreciation, and faster, simpler window switching.
A study by Jon Peddie research shows a typical productivity gain of 25 percent. Another study by Microsoft shows 9 to 50 percent gains. And yet another study noted that 70 percent of users should be using dual monitor systems.
In general I recommend this arrangement for anyone who frequently uses multiple windows or programs. These days that covers most office workers. They will benefit from more immersion, less eye strain, ability to fetch information at a glance, improved memory from peripheral vision cues, greater feeling of appreciation, and faster, simpler window switching.