ProductivityWorking smarter not harder

Defining productivity

Productivity is a state or quality of producing something or effectiveness of the productive effort.

The Goal of productivity

The goal of productivity is not to do more, but to do less to achieve more. It is not to work harder but to work more deliberately or smarter.

Diagnostic Analysis

Marking

Co-curricular

Lesson Plans

Extra-curricular

Finding the source of low productivity

Failing to plan for tasks. Work environment that is not

conducive to being productive. Taking on tasks that are too big for us

to handle on our own.

How can educators increase their productivity?

Wake up with a positive attitude. Stop rushing. Know what you are doing. Pick the right location for your work. Break up your work into smaller pieces. Work as a team where possible Review your progress

How can educators increase their productivity?

Taking care of your well-being Motivate yourself.

Rate Your Productivity

9 - 1 6You never meet any deadlines, you are always behind and your work just seems to pile up. You feel stressed and overwhelmed and ill-equipped to accomplish all that you have to.

1 6 -2 2

You have good days and bad days. You struggle at times to keep track of all that you need to do and what you have already done. You feel under pressure a lot of the times.

2 2 -2 9

You are quite productive and accomplish what you need to, however there are still times when you feel a bit stressed because you fall behind on some things.

2 9 -3 6

You are doing all the right things, achieving at your optimal level and taking care of yourself.

How can management assist with improving educator productivity?

Accountability. Manage the educators but avoid

micromanagement. Encourage, motivate, reward and

recognise. Reach out to educators by seeking

them out.

How can management assist with improving educator productivity?

Demand realistic targets. Ensure that people enjoy their work. Provide improvement options Spend less time on meetings and more

time on actions. Provide tools and equipment to raise

productivity.

Assess your Manager1.My manager ensures that I know that I am accountable for my actions and decisions.

2.My manager trusts me to act independently.

3.My manager motivates and encourages me by recognising my hard work and rewarding me for it.

4.My manager is approachable and listens to me.

5.My manager demands realistic targets.

6.My manager makes me enjoy work.

7.My manager provides improvement options for me.

8.My manager spends less time on meetings and more time in achieving results.

9.My manager provides the equipment required for me to work productively, without wasting productive time.

Compiled by Miss V Gounden