Productivity is Personal
Productivity is 100% personal. As I mentioned in a previous episode, productivity is about being in service to lead/show up in the way that works
22/11/2022
Your Productivity Personality Is...
Generative Producer
You've built the business, you have a team, you've got content for days, and you can fill a sales funnel but something isn't quite fitting together.
And yet...
You're never really 100% sure exactly what everyone is doing in your business. The management side of things feels like you're herding cats. And while you have systems in place, they've sort of grown up over time, and are all patchwork and safety pins. Or, you keep creating systems that work for you, and trying to get your team to play along — and they're ignoring you or working around your system.
Here's how I know...
You go through teams, always looking for the “right fit” (when really what you need is a system that's robust enough to work with whatever team you put in it.)
You've got loads of content just sitting there from your podcast, book, or courses, and need some way to creatively and reliably get it out into the world so you can capitalise on it for impact and income.
And you know the value of a good system — you just haven't met anyone yet who can keep up with the complexities of your business long enough to design one.
What I Recommend
I won't tell you how to fix your system right here, because effective systems are individualised extensions of your self and your business. But I can give you some tips that tend to work for business owners of your size.
Balance The Business
Your system needs to balance all the moving parts. It needs to work with & without you. Your business is growing rapidly, and you need a system that supports that.
Moving Parts
You've grown your business to a substantial size and everyone works independently on your business – but it's important that you have the space and understanding to see what's going on. Your system has multiple moving parts, but it all needs to come together to fit this business that you've built.
Single Source
Try having a “Single Source of Truth”. You have a lot of content, ideas, plans and team members who are all working at different times, and have different skills. Everyone needs to know where things go. Create a solutions
And As You're Thinking About Your System...
It Needs...
You're incredibly busy, a silent system which helps your team work together in one way. It needs to balance your team members, and your needs.
It Feels...
Your system needs to feel invisible. It guides your team in the shadows and helps you keep track of the big picture. It should feel frictionless to you and your team, helping them do their best work whilst you do yours.
Your Action
Have a conversation with your team, see if they understand what's going on in your business. If your team can't communicate with each other and understand your bigger picture. Your system isn't doing it's job.
Now that we've gotten to know each other a bit...
Hi. I'm Jonathan. And I help some of the most fast-moving, complex businesses turn their IP and relationship capital into seamless, thriving organisations that work with you, rather than requiring you to constantly spin plates to keep them running.
If you've gotten this far, I know you're busy; I know I can help you.
Let's have a chat…
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