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- Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to have a 'Midas touch' with employee output while others struggle to stay afloat?
- What's the secret to aligning individual motivation with corporate strategy to solve the productivity puzzle once and for all?
- Did you know that the most effective way to boost your bottom line might lie in a hidden relationship between learning, development, and workforce planning?
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Key Takeaways from Solving the Productivity Puzzle
- Understand the 'productivity paradox' and discover why human productivity growth has flattened since 2004 despite massive technological advancements.
- Learn how to use the PEIP (People Engagement, Innovation, and Performance) framework alongside AI to perfectly match employees' skills and motivations to the right roles.
- Discover why successful technological integration requires structural changes to who does the work, what tasks are performed, and where the work happens.
- Prepare for impending workforce challenges like automation and a shrinking labor pool by shifting human efforts toward the customer experience and implementing strategic workforce planning.
- Master the core components of genuine productivity—value, engagement, and innovation—by boosting employee drive through autonomy, mastery, and a strong sense of purpose.
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Solving the Productivity Puzzle
The Productivity Paradox+
The PEIP Framework+
Three Components of Productivity+
Overcoming Modern Challenges+
Five Trends Turbocharging the Future+
Implementing the Solution+
Building the Business Case+
Roles in the Revolution+
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 8
What is the 'productivity paradox' described in the book?
Question 2 of 8
What does the acronym PEIP stand for in the context of solving the productivity puzzle?
Question 3 of 8
According to the author, what are the three key components that make up productivity?
Question 4 of 8
To foster employee engagement and create drive, the author emphasizes providing employees with three specific things. What are they?
Question 5 of 8
Why does the author argue against the average 47-hour workweek in favor of working smarter and less?
Question 6 of 8
Which of the following is identified as one of the five trends that could 'turbocharge the future' of the workplace?
Question 7 of 8
When building a formal document to present the case for implementing PEIP, what does the author suggest you should describe first?
Question 8 of 8
According to the book, which type of organization is best positioned to drive change quickly through PEIP because they have fewer legacy issues?
Solving the Productivity Puzzle — Full Chapter Overview
- 1Recommendation
- 2The ideal job for the ideal person at the ideal moment isn’t mere fantasy.
- 3Organizations confront many challenges today — and even more await in the future.
- 4Productivity has three core parts: value, engagement, and innovation.
- 5To achieve results, work smarter and deploy PEIP.
- 6Five trends may supercharge the future.
- 7Create a formal paper that sets out your case for change.
- 8We all have roles to play in the PEIP workplace revolution today.
Solving the Productivity Puzzle Summary & Overview
Solving the Productivity Puzzle (2020) is a guide for people management professionals. It covers topics such as learning and development, motivation of the workforce, and planning strategies. It’s essential reading for HR professionals who want to build a culture in which people can thrive.
Who Should Listen to Solving the Productivity Puzzle?
- HR managers interested in change programs
- Those looking for the perfect job
- Managers who want to improve their employee productivity
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