Achieving Productivity
Achieving productivity starts at the top.
Business owners need to prepare realistic and achievable goals in order to lead their team to success.
A systems approach to productivity is like undertaking a jigsaw. Once the pieces are cut to specification and the instructions are set, the system is complete. But unlike a jigsaw, a productivity system requires ongoing management.
Some of the considerations in developing a productivity system are:
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Are staff in the right job for them? Are you fully utilising the talents and attributes of your staff?
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Do you have an efficient workplace? This means is it orderly, safe and well equipped or stocked?
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Do you have systems for gathering and prioritising information and data?
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Is there a mechanism to report non conformity and to work together to resolve that issue?
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Is there a chain of delegation and clear guidelines for everyone to understand and follow?
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Does everyone in the team know and accept their role?
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Does everyone in the team know and understand their workplace obligations?
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Is there a mechanism for disputes to be adequately dealt with?
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Are individual and team goals set?
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Are team members rewarded for the achievement of goals and outcomes?
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Do Employees know how performance management will be applied in the event of under performance?
Productivity systems only work with management commitment.
Management must ensure that the organisation's systems and processes are safe, equitable, effective, efficient and complete.
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