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[Infographic] 4 Simple Steps to the 'Magic Ratio' of Productivity

January 28, 2022 Mimi Torrington

employees writing the best steps to increase efficiency on notes on board

Follow the magic ratio of productivity with these 4 steps to increase your overall efficiency - Free Infographic

The 20/80 rule will let you focus your efforts intelligently to maximize your profitability, you can learn more about it in our "steps to increase efficiency & productivity" infographic below.

4 Simple Steps to Increase Efficiency

The Magic Ratio: 20 percent of all effort yields 80 percent of all results. Find out how to focus your efforts on the 20 percent to get things done:

1 - Take Stock

Make a list of everything your business does. We bet you'll find:

80% is Extraneous

20% is Focused

2 - Start by Stopping

Simply stop doing these extraneous tasks.

Take email as an example:

304 - Avg. No. of emails received each week

13 - No. of hours spent on email

16 - Min. it takes to refocus after checking email

3 - Automate

Next, look at what you can set and forget. Automation inspires productivity:

In fact, in high-tech workplaces: 22% of employees feel "highly productive"

While in low-tech workplaces: Only 12% feel the same

4 - Outsource

See if the items left are good candidates for outsourcing. Why outsource?

50% - Cost Savings by Offshoring

52% of Small Businesses Plan to Outsource

78% of Businesses Are Satisfied with their BPO Provider

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