EOS for a Better Business, Better Life The Productivity Edge | Mark Ellwood | Ep 198
What can decades of productivity data reveal about how we work? In another episode of Better Business, Better Life, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor welcomes productivity expert, Mark Ellwood, to delve into fascinating gender differences in workplace productivity.
Drawing on decades of research and 500,000 hours of tracked time, Mark reveals that women spend 22% of their work time on top-priority tasks compared to men's 18%, while also working fewer hours and completing tasks more efficiently.
Mark shares practical strategies for improving productivity, including effective daily planning, smarter email management, and prioritising meaningful meetings. He also highlights how organisations can address administrative burdens and invest in training to create more efficient teams.
Tune in this conversation packed with actionable insights to help you and your team work smarter, not harder.
HOST'S DETAILS:
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►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner
►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.co.nz
►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/
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GUEST’S DETAILS:
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► The Poetic Path To Getting More Done - Mark’s Book
►Mark Ellwood - LinkedIn
Chapters:
00:37 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:50 - Mark's Journey and TimeCOVID Device
05:58 - Productivity Insights and Technology Impact
07:26 - Gender Differences in Time Use
20:08 - Implications and Potential Improvements
26:29 - Technological Changes and Their Effects
28:13 - Identifying and Addressing Productivity Issues
33:51 - Practical Tips for Improving Productivity
38:24 - Email Management and Responsibility
40:46 - Conclusion and Resources