A Blueprint for Boosting Team Productivity

Mindset of High-Performing Teams

Productive teams know how to work together; what helps the high-performing teams is a shared operating system, much like your PC.

A shared operating system allows people to get the work done, but using a unifying set of core principles (like apps on a PC) creates shared understanding. Imagine if you used a slide deck tool incompatible with the Microsft PowerPoint used by a colleague or customer; how frustrating would that be? How much time would be wasted decoding and figuring it out?

There is no decoding with a shared operating system; we all know how we do stuff, so we’re straight into what matters. With a common set of ‘how we get stuff done’ principles, it enables teams to shortcut and accelerate their productivity and increase output.

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Posted On January 12, 2024 By Ricky Muddimer In Article, Flip Book, High Performing Teams, Leadership, Management, Productivity /

What Top Gun Teaches You About Productivity

Welcome to a unique exploration of What Top Gun can teach us about productivity. Inspired by the iconic line from Top Gun Maverick – “It all comes down to the pilot in the box!”

Ricky takes you on an exciting journey to redefine productivity. Hit play to dive into a world where your mindset, habits, and actions take centre stage, far beyond any tool or app.

Why Watch This Video? Break free from the endless cycle of new productivity tools. Transform your approach to tasks and challenges. Build habits that boost productivity effortlessly.

Cultivate behaviours that enhance efficiency and focus. Gain valuable insights from relatable, real-life examples.

Ricky’s Message: “Be the pilot in your productivity journey. It’s not about the tools you use; it’s all about you!

If you’re ready to take control of your productivity and learn from the wisdom of Top Gun Maverick, this video is for you!

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Posted On January 3, 2024 By Ricky Muddimer In Goals, Mindset, Productivity, Video /

Why is reflection important in the workplace?

There are moments, often, when we hit milestones that symbolise the end of something (like the end of a year), that we stop and take a moment to look back. This moments are opportunities to reflect, to learn and to prepare to start again.

Yet, in work, these moments are missed as we jump from project to project, urgent task to urgent task. Urgency getting in the way of growth, learning and, most importantly, using this wisdom to focus on the things that will have the biggest impact on our goals.

In this podcast, Ricky talks with Paul about the power of these moments, asking why these are so important, yet often undervalued in the workplace. Of course, they also get into some simple ways that you can make your reflection time more effective and why this does not need to take very much time at all if you do it right.

Posted On December 27, 2023 By Paul Hutchinson In Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Podcasts, Productivity, The question is /

Why New Years Resolutions dont work – what a psychologist told me!

Why New Year’s Resolutions don’t work is a topic that interested me so much – I asked our resident psychologist, Paul Hutchinson.

Are you struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions?

You’re not alone! In this video, I dive into the psychology behind why it’s so hard to stick to those yearly promises we make to ourselves.

Paul (a renowned psychologist with an MSc in Organisational Psychology from Thinking Focus) and I talked, and I took these three key takeaways:

We uncover valuable insights and offer practical tips to make your resolutions a roaring success.

Posted On December 17, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Goals, Mindset, Productivity, Video /

Leading to Here with Nicola Marshall

Join us as we explore the inspirational story of Nicola Marshall. Nicola ‘Nic’ is a driven and focused individual who combines a demanding role for one of the UK’s best-known brands with being a wife, mum of a teenage daughter and a cockapoo, yet still finds the time to train and compete in marathons and even a triathlon.

Nic is the People Director at Welcome Break, the UK’s largest Motorway Service Area Provider and a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the parent company Applegreen, where she leads the people functions across Welcome Break and Applegreen in the UK, ROI and US and is Chair of the Welcome Break Charitable Fund.

Listen as Nic shares how her passion for people led her from operational roles into the world of people development & HR with some of the UK’s leading hospitality businesses, including Whitbread, Greene King & Travelodge. Nic talks about her hopes, fears, and experiences that have shaped her career and how role models inspired her to succeed.

Posted On December 15, 2023 By Paul Hutchinson In Leadership, Leading to here, Podcasts /

Why don’t New Years Resolutions work?

It is that time of year, when we start to reflect on the year and promise ourselves that next year will be different. Next year, we will be fitter, healthier, more successful and just so much better. Sadly, for most of us, New Year’s Resolutions have the nasty habit of fading away as life pushes us back to old habits and practices.

So, what if this is the year? What if there is something that you want to change? That is what Ricky wanted, so in this podcast, he finds out from our resident psychologist, Paul, what is required to make your New Year Resolutions stick.

Probably not a surprise, but these tips turn out to work for all goals. So, even if you don’t have the urge to reinvent yourself this podcast offers simple strategies to make sure that you stick at and pursue the goals that matter to you.

Posted On December 13, 2023 By Paul Hutchinson In Change, Podcasts, Productivity, The question is /

Confabulation: Why do people lie at work?

Why do people lie at work? The answer is we all lie, be that to others and ourselves, though we don’t (always) mean to lie.

What is happening?

In this video, we unpack workplace discussions and why they often lead to mistrust and dissatisfaction. We are all fallible, but why do we unintentionally lie at work? Why do we convince ourselves that something is true when it just ain’t so? Tune in to discover the world of confabulation and how to mitigate its impact in the workplace.

Posted On December 6, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Culture, Decision Making, High Performing Teams, Mindset, Trust, Video /

How can you become a communication superhero?

In this podcast, Rob and Ricky don their capes and dive into the world of stellar communication. (what they get up to in their own time is up to them!) What does it take to be a true communication superhero in an era riddled with distractions, impatience, and information overload?

Being an effective communicator isn’t just about conveying messages; it’s about understanding, connecting, and making an impact. Yet, many of us falter, whether it’s due to a lack of skills, a disregard for respect and courtesy, or simply a scattered focus and lack of purpose in our interactions.

In this episode, they dissect the critical skills that often go amiss in daily communications. They look at areas such as the role of respect and courtesy in dialogue and deep into the importance of having a clear focus and purpose behind every word and gesture.

They also provide actionable steps, techniques, and insights to help you rise above these challenges. It’s time to transition from a communication novice to a true communication superhero. Capes are optional.

Posted On November 29, 2023 By Paul Hutchinson In Leadership, Podcasts, Productivity, The question is /

Progress vs Perfectionism: Why Perfectionism is the Enemy of Progress!

Progress vs Perfection: why perfectionism is the enemy of progress!

In today’s video, join Ricky as he delves into progress versus perfectionism, why perfectionism might be holding you back and how embracing progress can be a game-changer!

What’s Inside: Understand the pitfalls of perfectionism

Ricky’s personal journey from hesitation to 100K views! The immense power of the progress mindset.
Practical insights on how to shift from perfection to progress. Don’t wait; get started!

Key Takeaways:

Perfectionism can lead to procrastination.
Fear of failure and burnout.
Progress promotes growth, resilience, and satisfaction.

The journey and the learning process bring more value than the end goal. Join our community, and let’s celebrate our journeys together!

Posted On November 22, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Decision Making, Goals, Mindset, Productivity, Video /

What are the common communication mistakes that trip us up?

Rob and Ricky as they dive headfirst into the intricate web of common communication pitfalls that leave many of us scratching our heads, wondering, “Where did that go wrong?”

Have you ever sat through a meeting and thought it was a complete waste of time? We explore the impact of poorly conducted meetings – how they not only drain our time but also our energy and productivity. We’ve all been there, and it’s time to address the elephant in the room.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Assumptions. They say when you assume, you make an “ass” out of “u” and “me.” We delve into the dangers of making assumptions in communication, how they lead us astray, and the strategies to avoid them.

In our digital age, emails have become the backbone of corporate communication. But are they always effective? We discuss the overuse and misuse of email, leading to cluttered inboxes and missed messages. And as if that wasn’t enough, we’re also battling against the tide of information overload.

Posted On November 15, 2023 By Paul Hutchinson In Leadership, Podcasts, Productivity, The question is /