Productivity for Every Role: Applying Equal Rules to Unique Jobs

The principles of productivity are the same across all roles in a business. 

But no two “to-do lists” look exactly the same. 

Let’s explore how professional priorities shape our productivity plans.

Productive roles

From an intern to the CEO, each role in a business has different targets and different expectations on their shoulders. And that affects their productivity plans. 

Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur is different from a typical business owner. Their goal is to grow quickly, create jobs, and be known for their innovation.

An entrepreneur’s productivity priorities are:

• Setting and achieving quarterly milestones
• Sticking to their top three areas of responsibility
• Delegating effectively

Business owner

A business owner may start, purchase, or inherit an existing business. They’re all about stability, success, and long-term thinking. 

A business owner’s productivity priorities are:

• Establishing the right goals
• Supporting their workforce and managing resources
• Balancing work and responsibilities in their business

Manager

A manager oversees the work of others, based on their particular department or area of influence. 

A manager’s productivity priorities are:

• Sharing and clarifying information
• Recognizing success criteria
• Oversight of team activities and morale

Employee

An employee is the person hired to perform a certain duty or service. They may not be decision makers, but they are the ones who make the business work. 

An employee’s productivity priorities are:

• Understanding the expectations of their role
• Ensuring they have the necessary tools
• Reporting their outcomes and success

Productive People

Does everyone in your business understand their priorities and how these affect productivity? Talk to your people about what you need from them, as well as what they need from you. 

What next

Productivity requires a balance of many things. Tasks are easy, but balance is hard. Contact me to discuss an operational blueprint that will use them all to make your business productive.