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