7 Productivity Killers to Avoid in the Office | Avery Eisenreich

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7 Productivity Killers to Avoid in the Office

This SlideShare delves into the 7 main productivity killers that every office faces at some

point and must be avoid.

Repetitive E-mails

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Create templates for messages you send over and over again. This eliminates the need to rewrite the same messages each time.

Lost Information

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You need a structured organizational system for all of your computer and paper files. Perhaps invest in a CRM tool that specializes in task and

file management.

Unstructured Meetings

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Meetings that lack agenda accomplish little and are the biggest productivity killers. Make a plan in advance to keep participants focused

and send it out for everyone to review ahead of time.

Off Task Browsing

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Off-task browsing makes up a huge percentage of the distractions in an average office.

Too Much Chatter

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There’s nothing wrong with some small talk here and there, but

constant talking and socialization between coworkers can be responsible for a huge amount of lost time and loss of productivity.

Poor Lighting

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Poor lighting causes you to strain your eyes and “tired eyes.” It’s a subtle distraction because most people don’t notice the energy

drain coming from eye strain.

Weak or Poor Leadership

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If employees don’t have confidence in the organization’s leadership they are less likely to perform up to their potential.