Many UK businesses have seen growth over the past 12 months and may feel the need to expand their workforce in order to meet growing demand. Recruitment can be a lengthy and expensive process, so before preparing job specifications and advertising positions it could be worth considering other ways of increasing productivity.
Utilising Existing Skills
One of the best ways to increase productivity is to make the best use of the strengths of existing colleagues. As a general rule, companies employ a person to undertake a specific role. The job description defines the boundaries of this role, rather than the skills, experience and expertise of the individual.
When managers take the time to discover the wealth of experience, natural strengths and ambitions of the people in their team, they have a better understanding of who to involve in particular projects. If individuals are working to their strengths and are being supported to take on new tasks that give them experience that support their career progression, it increases motivation. This not only increases productivity, but also staff retention.
Defining Business Goals
In order for employees to take ownership of their work, it is vital that everyone understand the goals that the company is working towards. Sharing clearly defined goals and encouraging all colleagues to put forward suggestions can be highly beneficial. It can help the organisation to work towards its target and no matter which job role they are fulfilling, any member of the team has the potential to reveal new opportunities and ideas that may prove to be the key to success.
An effective manager will be approachable and have the communication tools that are necessary to draw the best out of each and every employee. They will also understand how the way that they communicate can significantly influence the way they are received and the response they get. They will know the value of rewarding outstanding effort and achievements.
Learning Opportunities
When training is arranged, effective managers will take time to find out how the learning could be used within the workplace. They will be open to new ideas which could influence the current way of working and increase productivity. They will also ask employees to inform them of training courses that they have seen which are of interest and relevant to the business. The right training can move individuals and the company towards the achievement of goals.
Tackling Issues
When there is a mismatch between the organisational goals and the work of an individual, a strong manager will have the conviction to take action. This may take the form of challenging poor behaviour or providing further training to build skills. By confidently addressing issues, an example is set and other employees are less likely to feel frustrated and resentful.
NLP Courses
NLP Courses are ideal training for managers and business leaders who want to improve their own performance and draw out the best from their staff. The sessions provide an understanding of the way we communicate and act, so we can tailor our approach in order to achieve the best outcomes.
If you are looking to increase the productivity within your team, you could realise success with NLP. There are experienced NLP trainers offering courses throughout the UK, but if you live or work in the Chilterns and are looking for NLP Courses, Amersham based Cognisant Training can assist. We have developed a range of business focused training courses and we invite you to find out more on our website.