Lesson 2 Overview

This module will introduce the concept of individual productivity, along with principles and best practices associated with it. In addition, the module will describe applications and examples of individual productivity in workplace settings. These include case studies, research articles, videos, and websites that will show how individual productivity is applied in organizations to support productivity, customer satisfaction, and morale, and to increase the value and revenue of the organization.

Various tools and platforms that support individual productivity will be introduced, along with information about their cost, feasibility, and uses for working professionals. Furthermore, we will present interviews with experts and organization representatives who will share their insights into and experiences with individual productivity platforms and tools. You'll also hear experts discuss their knowledge of and best practices for integration, as well as the costs, pros and cons, and sustainability of using individual productivity tools in their respective organizations.

Lesson Objectives

After completing this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

• describe what individual productivity is and its action cycle;
• explain how the individual productivity, conceptual productivity, and productivity servosystem models work;
• describe the need for productivity in the workplace;
• describe some key efforts to improve individual productivity and their impacts on an organizational level as well as at an individual level;
• identify technologies and platforms that can facilitate (or use) individual productivity to support work effectiveness and solve specific problems in your organization;
• recognize the strengths and challenges of utilizing select technologies and platforms through hands-on experiences;
• select appropriate tools for facilitating individual productivity in specific situations by considering the cost, process, and outcome; and
• develop tips and strategies for using select technologies and platforms.

Lesson Readings and Activities

By the end of this lesson, make sure you have completed the readings and activities found in the Lesson 2 Course Schedule.