Articles & Links: Library of Productivity Development
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Library of Productivity Productivity can seem a bit of a "cold" concept. This may be due to the fact that it's a word we associate with business, or with factories and hard work. It brings to mind history's lesson that corporate greed can result in situations where an unrealistic level of productivity is valued more highly than the welfare of individual workers—and of course, it can. But if we think of the concept in terms of doing the things we love to do, and being productive in the areas that allow us to use our abilities and interests, "productivity" becomes much more pleasant a prospect. Intellectually it's easy to understand that increasing individual productivity is a very good thing for each of us in our personal lives, as well as for the community as a whole. But practically, we forget that being productive can also give us a great deal of personal pleasure. The privilege of contributing to society by being productive is one that we can easily take for granted. Just ask Bill Tipton, of the Global Dialogue Center. But we don't have to make big ripples in the community pond in order to be productive members of society. We also don't have to sacrifice our individual welfare or that of our families in order to be productive. In fact, professional business consultants in increasing numbers recognise the benefits of developing the whole person as a means toward better productivity. Organizations like Slow Food propose that we can become more productive by actually slowing down our lives and enjoying leisurely time with family and friends. (Slow down and do more? Who would have thought?!) Let's be honest, the stress of keeping up with work and family can make it seem impossible for us to slow down. But how much more productive could society be if families spent more time relaxing together nurturing their health and that of their relationships? Might we see stronger communities and more fulfilling lives in general? These are thought-provoking questions, and we will explore some of these concepts in the articles and links in the Library of Productivity Development. We hope you will find it helpful to browse this library, and ponder some of the words of wisdom on the Productivity Quotations page.
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