HOW TO
Have you ever felt
Like being a number in the circus of a corporate environment?
Like working in an organisation that is focused on profit only?
Like being surrounded by managers who care more about their career than about the employees?
The continuous pressure to perform?
Chances are high that you have experienced something similar.
Or you might have felt almost the opposite:
It is always very cosy in the office with a lot of small talk.
It is hard to make decisions and finish work.
Employees come at an absolute first. Customers are not always happy, because they are not served as they would expect.
Hi, my name is Maarten! Professionally, I have spent over 15 years in continuous improvement & innovation. Apart from having a general curiosity to improve business processes, I have also been fascinated by human performance & well-being. My own to start with.
People can tell when I'm feeling good. That's when I'm full of energy, in a good mood, and bursting with ideas. I also tend to get a lot more work done in terms of productivity during those times.
There are also other moments when I don't feel so cheerful, and I notice the same in my colleagues. It makes me think:
What makes me leave work feeling happy and full of energy after a productive day?
What does a manager or organization do differently when I feel at my best to support me in being both productive and healthy?
What generates energy and what drains energy?
How can I ensure that people in my own team feel good and at the same time accomplish a lot of good work?
Based on my own experience, attending various leadership and soft skills training sessions, reading numerous books and articles, and receiving coaching, I discovered that there are several essential foundations within an organization that form the basis for an environment in which people can perform at their best. I started to understand the key practices that boost both productivity & well-being.
And I want to share these learnings with you to help your organisation to become better in balancing productivity & well-being.
Start adopting the best practices which I've boiled down during my 15+ years of my professional expertise, my personal experience & the wisdom of several authors & coaches on this topic.
No big steps. Rather simple, practical steps that require mainly courage and does not require any financial investment! I want to show that balancing productivity & well-being can be done by any organisation.
I have reduced all that knowhow to a concise & practical 37 page e-book.
The spectrum between a productivity focus & an employee first focus ...
7 domains in which you can make a difference ...
Why these practices work (including references to research) ...
How you can translate the high-level practices in practical, tangible activities ...
An assessment for your organisation ...
And a whole ton more!
This book is a page-turner and proved to be an engaging read (even in English, which is not my primary language). The best part is that the book reinforces what I already knew. That serves as a confirmation of my prior understanding and highlights the significance of these concepts. It also serves as a reminder that these concepts may be even more significant than I previously realized.
The book is highly applicable to the field of education, as the focus can be shifted from financial gains, customers, and shareholders to educational achievements, students, teachers, staff, and parents.
The writing style is clear and relatable, making the transition from one context to another effortless. The use of concrete examples helps to illustrate the concepts discussed, while the links to further reading provide dynamic and informative insights.
From a personal perspective, the layout of the book was also appealing. The design is not excessive, but it includes quotes, images, and simple yet playful graphics that make the book accessible and enjoyable to read.
I have been leading a team for some years now. Since this is a demanding role, I value both having a good work-life balance myself as fostering that for my team. The book offers many tangible, hands-on suggestions to try within your team and organisation.
My "Commitment " !
I know you are going to become addicted to tweaking your daily habits and figuring out ways to make them work better. In fact, you will observe that by the time you complete the book, you will have made a shift in mindset that will positively impact your daily habits. Otherwise, I'll send back every penny you paid.
Not convinced yet? Via the Ithaki website, you can download a free assessment.
