{"id":8157,"date":"2022-07-04T14:14:36","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T14:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8157"},"modified":"2022-11-14T15:16:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T15:16:19","slug":"what-is-productivity-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-productivity-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Maximize Workplace Productivity Without Burning Out Your Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a big question on companies&#8217; minds these days. <\/span><b>How can I get the best performance from my staff without asking too much of them?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To me, this is all about businesses learning to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>invest in their teams<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Recognize their strengths. Provide them with the resources they need. And above all, trust them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-team-building-is-important-in-the-workplace\/\">4 Reasons Why Team Building is Important in the Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Defining Workplace Productivity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, what is productivity in the workplace? That is a bit of a nebulous question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>employee productivity refers to the revenue-driving tasks employees complete within a certain amount of time.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, nothing is that simple. I think <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>workplace productivity comes down to three factors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1: The numbers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the most common way to <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-productivity-in-the-workplace\/\">measure productivity<\/a> in the workplace is with numbers. Key performance indicators (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qlik.com\/us\/kpi#:~:text=KPI%20Examples-,What%20is%20a%20KPI%3F,the%20organization%20make%20better%20decisions.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How much money<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does a business make in a certain period of time?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How much product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does a business sell in a certain period of time?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How many people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does the business need to do the work?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbers can be useful, but they don&#8217;t tell the whole story. That&#8217;s why I also like to keep the following factors in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2: The consistency<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your company may have had its best January ever a few years ago. But what have your Januarys looked like since?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Hitting those KPIs alone is not as important as hitting them <\/b><b><i>consistently<\/i><\/b><\/span><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A useful sign of workplace productivity is that employees are delivering consistent products and consistent numbers. Over <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">years<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency indicates that the business is running like a well-oiled machine. Things are steady and dependable. Worker retention is probably high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is fair to be wary of workplaces with deliverables of highly erratic quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3: The boundaries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health continues to take a more central place in the collective conversation. Therefore, the question of <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-is-productivity-important-in-the-workplace\/\">how to approach productivity<\/a> grows more complex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Employees&#8217; boundaries must be respected to achieve true workplace productivity<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t believe me? The labor statistics don&#8217;t lie:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apollotechnical.com\/job-satisfaction-statistics\/#:~:text=In%20the%20U.S.%2C%2065%25%20of,hundreds%20of%20statistics%20out%20there.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">companies with high worker satisfaction outperform low satisfaction companies by 202%.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Think about it:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you do your best work when you feel tired? Sluggish? Frustrated?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, do you do your best work when you feel refreshed? Inspired? Happy?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not rocket science!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maximum productivity is nearly impossible to achieve when employees don&#8217;t feel respected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Ignoring employee satisfaction is a productivity killer.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>So try <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">bringing in a corporate emcee<\/a> or hosting an event to spice things up a bit. This can help to increase productivity in the long run by giving everyone a well deserved break.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8159\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/group-of-colleagues-around-conference-table-smile-as-they-create-a-workplace-success-plan-for-their-organization.jpg\" alt=\"Group of colleagues around conference table smile as they create a workplace success plan for their organization\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/group-of-colleagues-around-conference-table-smile-as-they-create-a-workplace-success-plan-for-their-organization.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/group-of-colleagues-around-conference-table-smile-as-they-create-a-workplace-success-plan-for-their-organization-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/group-of-colleagues-around-conference-table-smile-as-they-create-a-workplace-success-plan-for-their-organization-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/group-of-colleagues-around-conference-table-smile-as-they-create-a-workplace-success-plan-for-their-organization-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/group-of-colleagues-around-conference-table-smile-as-they-create-a-workplace-success-plan-for-their-organization-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>The Benefits of Increased Workplace Productivity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A productive workplace boasts many benefits, and they go beyond money in the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few reasons to invest in creating a productive workforce:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1: Engaged employees make for a pleasant work environment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees are the heart of every company. If you treat the heart well, it will treat you well! Pay attention to &#8211; and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meet<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; your employees&#8217; needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>What does it look like to meet your staff&#8217;s needs?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you offering comprehensive <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>benefits<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that actually help them?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you paying them a livable <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>salary<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Perhaps even more than that?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you understanding when people need <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>time off<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees whose needs are being met will come to work with a positive attitude. If they feel taken care of by their employer, they will want to do their best work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/event-host\/\">become the event host<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-celebrate-employee-appreciation-day-virtually\/\">an employee appreciation<\/a> day. Or hire out a professional to help you with the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Let&#8217;s talk about work-life balance<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone needs time to rejuvenate after work. And let&#8217;s be honest. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have weekends, they are not usually the relaxing time we hope they&#8217;ll be.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Adults simply have too much to do!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Need an example?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laundry, cooking, cleaning, taking care of family, shopping for necessities, attending doctors appointments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don&#8217;t forget, you are also supposed to practice self care! Do yoga, eat healthy, go on hikes, sleep for eight hours, make<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/healthy-easy-smoothie-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoothies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people can&#8217;t accomplish all of this in a 48-hour period. Still, they are expected to return to work bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>So you, the employer, <\/b><b><i>must<\/i><\/b><b> respect employees&#8217; boundaries.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By prioritizing employee productivity, you ensure that employees&#8217; time spent on the job is worthwhile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily tasks get done at a reasonable hour and employees can go enjoy their personal time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2: There is more time for&#8230; well, everything!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Start integrating employee productivity tools and watch everyone&#8217;s calendars open up.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your staff will not waste time with the right workforce productivity techniques and tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, they will spend fewer hours on their tasks. This allows them to save time for getting ahead on other projects. Or they can go home and enjoy precious time with their loved ones!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>These efficiency gains will leave your team with more energy and brainpower.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3: Customer satisfaction will skyrocket<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This goes hand in hand with employee engagement. Happier employees increase productivity. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>High productivity means customers get what they need faster, and with better quality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When employee productivity is high, that probably means employees are doing well. They are showing up, creating a welcoming environment, and collaborating well with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>All of this doesn&#8217;t just increase workplace productivity &#8211; it makes for an ideal customer experience.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8161\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/two-productive-business-colleagues-look-at-computer-and-read-about-the-average-total-output-of-their-organization.jpg\" alt=\"Two productive business colleagues look at computer and read about the average total output of their organization\" width=\"1350\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/two-productive-business-colleagues-look-at-computer-and-read-about-the-average-total-output-of-their-organization.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/two-productive-business-colleagues-look-at-computer-and-read-about-the-average-total-output-of-their-organization-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/two-productive-business-colleagues-look-at-computer-and-read-about-the-average-total-output-of-their-organization-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/two-productive-business-colleagues-look-at-computer-and-read-about-the-average-total-output-of-their-organization-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-host-a-corporate-event\/\">Your Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Corporate Event<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Improve Workplace Productivity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>So, what can you do to enhance workforce productivity?<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are my workplace productivity tips to help you get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1: Define your goals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal setting is an excellent practice to adopt when trying to improve efficiency. It allows you to zoom in on specific aspects of your business and make strides toward bettering them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a quantitative thinker, it may help you to set goals that help you measure productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>For example:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send out an <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-job-satisfaction-in-the-workplace\/\">employee satisfaction<\/a> survey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then, after two months of dedicated time improving productivity, send out the survey again. What changes do you see? What are your goals for the next time you send it out?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How frequently do you see teams enjoying <\/span><b>lunch together<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? If it&#8217;s not often, why not? What can you do to increase those numbers?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the <\/span><b>average tenure of an employee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at your organization? Has that increased or decreased over time?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>#2: Start from the top<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to improve workforce productivity, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>everyone needs to be on board.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizational productivity depends on those at the top of the company having a deep understanding of other employees&#8217; needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set aside regularly scheduled time for <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>executive leadership to talk with teams<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Focus on topics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we <\/span><b>communicate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with you more effectively?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does your <\/span><b>experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here compare to your experiences with other companies?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What <\/span><b>tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can we provide workers to increase efficiency?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>#3: Offer a variety of tools<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain resources can vastly improve labor productivity. It all depends on what the workers need from the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Communication tools<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why communication should be your #1 priority! <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Not only is top-down communication vital, you must support interdepartmental communication.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself (and your colleagues):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would teams benefit from applications like<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trello<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that track to do lists?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How about group messaging software like Slack?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do everyone&#8217;s phones and computers work properly?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What needs to be replaced or updated?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>A business with proper communication will see improved productivity, guaranteed.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Improved technology<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an area that impacts companies&#8217; workers and customers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a worker goes through their to do list, what slows them down? Could it be an outdated software program? A CRM that doesn&#8217;t allow them to pull the lists they need?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are restaurant goers frustrated because hosts are still writing reservations in a notebook and losing information?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>When businesses invest in better technology, they will see increased productivity and happier customers.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Help with avoiding distractions<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater productivity is also dependent on a team&#8217;s ability to focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you do to assist your team in focusing?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Here are some ideas to jog your brainstorming:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are more productive when <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-engage-remote-employees\/\">doing remote work<\/a>. Allow each employee the flexibility to do this, if at all possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have the ability to focus while working in a room with others. Some do not. Try to accommodate those who need privacy and those who like to work in groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some need a quiet environment to be productive. If you can&#8217;t offer them their own space, offer noise-canceling headphones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flexibility and care you demonstrate here will increase productivity. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Fulfilling staff&#8217;s physical and emotional needs allows them to do their best work.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>So bite the bullet. <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">Hire that emcee<\/a> for a company wide event. And put these other tips to the test!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8160\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/productive-workplace-employee-sits-at-desk-and-types-a-business-plan-for-next-quarter-at-their-company.jpg\" alt=\"Productive workplace employee sits at desk and types a business plan for next quarter at their company\" width=\"1350\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/productive-workplace-employee-sits-at-desk-and-types-a-business-plan-for-next-quarter-at-their-company.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/productive-workplace-employee-sits-at-desk-and-types-a-business-plan-for-next-quarter-at-their-company-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/productive-workplace-employee-sits-at-desk-and-types-a-business-plan-for-next-quarter-at-their-company-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/productive-workplace-employee-sits-at-desk-and-types-a-business-plan-for-next-quarter-at-their-company-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>Remember to Be Patient<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">It takes time to improve productivity<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before you dive into these ideas, I want you to remember that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any other strategic plan, it will take effort and time to see results. Try to push through the discouragement of a slow start and stay committed to your goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-are-team-building-skills\/\">7 Team Building Skills That Will Have Your Team Running Like a Well-Oiled Machine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">special events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/corporate-comedian-entertainer\/\">gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. He is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/author\/\">author of several books<\/a>\u00a0and founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cleancomedians.com\/hire-a-master-of-ceremonies\/\">CleanComedians.com<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<em>For more event tips, follow Adam Christing on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamchristing\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AdamChristing\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/adamchristing\/\">Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adam-christing\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ide5OJTq4VE\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a big question on companies&#8217; minds these days. How can I get the best performance from my staff without asking too much of them? 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