Productivity Paradox – how get more by demanding less      

Solution:

Energy management trainin implemented by Sony Pictures seems to be giving great results in this area.

- establish rituals-such as shutting down your e-mail for a couple of hours a day so you can focus on priorities

- taking a daily 3 p.m. walk to get a breather-that renew your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy

- change of behavioral to set a tone where people feel safe taking time out of the day on a regular basis

Results:

- 88% of participants say it has made them more focused and productive.

- 90% say it has helped them bring more energy to work every day.

- 84% say they feel better able to manage their jobs’ demands and are more engaged at work.

Problem:

- crisis in employee engagement

- pressure companies are putting on employees to produce

- workers are trying to get more done in less time-and are burning out

- workers energy is not finite; people can increase their reserves of personal energy.

source: http://hbr.org/product/baynote/an/R1006C-PDF-ENG?referral=00505