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Improving Team Productivity and Performance

Learn how to improve productivity through time management and motivation
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Course: On-Demand
Intermediate Provider Kristen Chesser  6 Lessons ·  17m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

As a manager or supervisor, it’s easy to look for things that need improvement. But this isn’t always the best approach. Individuals often choose a career based on what they’re interested in or passionate about. Constantly focusing on areas that need improvement may cause team members to feel undervalued and unappreciated. Focusing on team efforts and success improves motivation and engagement, but motivating teams can be a difficult task. So how can you motivate your team to improve productivity? What role do you play as a manager?

In this course, you will learn about common techniques you can use to improve your team’s productivity and performance. You will discover the importance of time management and how to leverage team engagement and motivation to meet goals effectively. You will learn the importance of rewarding team accomplishments and how to shift the focus to positivity. By the end of this course, you will have the skills you need to build a positive team environment that encourages goal attainment.

What You'll Learn

  • Apply time management practices that improve team productivity
  • Use delegation to support managers and distribute work effectively
  • Demonstrate techniques for improving employee motivation and engagement
  • Focus on team efforts and successes to build positivity
  • Act as a role model of productivity and performance for your team
  • Build a positive team environment that encourages goal attainment

Key Takeaways

  • Constantly focusing on areas that need improvement may cause team members to feel undervalued and unappreciated.
  • Focusing on team efforts and success improves motivation and engagement.
  • Time management and delegation are important tools for improving a team's productivity and performance.
  • Rewarding team accomplishments and shifting the focus to positivity help motivate teams to meet goals.
  • Managers can be role models for productivity and performance within their teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for managers and supervisors who want to improve their team's productivity and performance.

What will this course teach me?

It covers common techniques to improve team productivity and performance, including time management, delegation, motivating and engaging your team, focusing on team successes, and being a role model of productivity.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will develop delegation skills, time management, and employee engagement, along with the ability to build a positive team environment that encourages goal attainment.

What topics are covered in the lessons?

The lessons include an Introduction, Utilizing Time Management and Delegation, Motivating and Engaging Your Team, Focusing on Team Efforts and Success, Being a Role Model of Productivity and Performance, and a Test Your Knowledge section.

Why is focusing on team success important?

Focusing on team efforts and success improves motivation and engagement, whereas constantly focusing on areas needing improvement may leave team members feeling undervalued.