It's all about productivity (and clarity)

According to Proudfoot Consulting's 2006 Productivity Report, the average worker is unproductive for 33.5 days a year. This isn't an accumulation of wasted time; it's an accumulation of "off" days or days where nothing seems to get done. Imagine. If everyone were 100% productive every day that they are at work, we could all take an additional month off every year without effecting our current productivity rate. Or, if we look at it another way, if everyone were 100% productive every day that they're at work, we could grow the American economy by $598 billion per year. In a resent poll by the American Management Association, when asked, "What one thing do you think would most improve your productivity?" readers selected "more clearly defined responsibilities and priorities" as their top choice. Coming in as a close second was "a clearer next step in my career path with my company," which could also be seen as a consequence of poor or chaotic management. Taken together, these answers indicate that productivity suffers when workers are unsure of their day-to-day tasks and the long-term outlook of their roles. Why? Why is it so difficult for employees to understand their day-to-day responsibilities and priorities? Read the full article here