Productivity and Technology as an Enabler
Posted by Craig | Filed under Technology
I love (my) electronic devices – and judging by some of the conversations I have on a daily basis, I’m not the only one. The marketplace is filled with gadgets and there are days I feel like I want them all – or do I?
Truth be told – gadgets can cause clutter. Clutter can result in time wasting and these days it seems that what people (and organisations)really need are simple, uncomplicated solutions to their day to day challenges, in other words, efficiency – getting more done with less clutter in the same amount of time.
It is important to reflect on how technology can contribute to our lives (or business) as well as the lives of those around us. Productivity is key to your success and making the right device choice can help you get things done faster.
In my opinion, productivity plugs into how you are “wired” and by this I mean how you think, absorb your surroundings, analyse and solve problems etc. As an example, one device that I see working a lot harder for me over the coming months is my Windows based Pocket PC. It has also become a lot more than “just a phone”. For me, it has become an enabler – a tool to increase my productivity at work and at home. In fact, sections of this post was written on my Pocket PC. I capture my thoughts immediately and revisit them later – simple.
So before you rush out to purchase your next gadget, pause for a moment and answer one question… All things considered will having it make my life easier or will it add to the clutter?
One last thing. If your “gadget” handles data, be vigilant about doing regular back ups!
Tags: gadgets, mobile, pocket pc, productivity, Technology
Attitude
Posted by Craig | Filed under People
Hopefully 2009 started on a positive note for all. With exciting projects and opportunities in the pipeline it is good to have a strategy to help ensure success.
Let’s be honest, business is ultimately about profit. Business leaders and management teams are responsible for executing on the organisation’s strategy and to ensure that goals and targets are met.
Experience suggest that, in business, meeting goals and targets are easier said than done. One reason for this is because we have to rely on our people to apply their skill and talent day to day in order for the organisation as a whole to generate profit. When you have a team of people working together toward a common goal your organisation has a greater chance at achieving the ultimate business goal – being profitable.
Not rocket science, but my comments above form the foundation of the main idea for this post – a good attitude toward your job, your colleagues and the organisation.
So why is it so important for everyone on the team to have a good attitude?
When the individuals in your team have a good attitude it;
- promotes openness and trust (communication)
- encourages participation and innovation
- is a motivating force
These are the softer elements to managing an organisation and frankly many of us don’t have time for this, but these elements indirectly affect the bottom line.
Great companies and organisations know this – and find unique ways to cultivate an environment that promotes satisfied and content employees. So what about those baddies? In time they will find the need to move on to “greener pastures”. If they don’t (on their own) start nudging them toward their greener pasture.
