Top 5 Ways to put IT Productivity into Hyper Speed?
Posted March 16th, 2014
CIOs and IT executives can help their teams be more productive, and it does not require extravagant perks – ala Google. Here are 5 tips gleaned from a recent CIO magazine article.
So read on, and learn how to get the most out of your IT team.
Set and communicate goals and expectations regularly
Provide your team with background information and the strategic vision behind every project. Everyone on the team should know the goals and parameters and understand the definition of success. This should be communicated regularly. This will help motivate them and help them feel more engaged.
Provide tools that are needed for collaboration
Two heads really are always better than one, and innovation springs when those heads work well together. That being said, teams are only as effective as the resources they have at their disposal. So if you want to get the most out of your team, invest in proper tools.
Reduce unnecessary tasks
If you want results, then you have to clear administrative obstacles. Nothing hinders the creative flow more than having to block off a half a day to complete an expense report or attend a non-mission-critical meeting. Teams want to deliver big things, and sometimes they just need the path ahead cleared for them.
Do not micromanage
You hired smart, talented people because they could get the job done. Your talent acquisition strategy has worked. So now let them do it. Micromanagement and oversight kills creativity and morale. Communicate goals, clear administrative tasks and then get out of the way.
Offer other development opportunities
Give employees a chance to step up and take on a new challenge or increased responsibilities. They will not only benefit from the development opportunity, but they can highlight for the entire team that there are learning and advancement opportunities available. It also highlights strong leadership, and that the fact that the leadership team is willing to take chances, trust employees and work for a common, long-term goal.
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