Currently, productivity is a relevant topic that is present with frequencies in the problems of problems to be solved in companies. Entrepreneurs are looking for viable and effective , tools, online materials, productivity books, lectures, among many others. Meanwhile, employees work to be able to surrender more in the face of so much pressure .
However, being more productive does not mean working more hours. The secret is to take advantage of the time available efficiently, balancing professional responsibilities with moments of rest, without the constant feeling of overload. After all, proper rest is essential to improve the quality of work.
Some simple steps can help with employee focus, concentration and performance . For companies, some strategies can make the team's goal more easily achieve. This way, we have listed 10 productivity books for professionals and companies , which can somehow help you at work.
1. The 7 habits of the highly effective people
- Author: Stephen R. Covey
- Publisher: Best Seller
- Year: 2015
This is a classic that is worth reading several times. The author himself, and already deceased Stephen R. Covey, at the beginning of the book already warns: Read in the order you prefer (and need) .
The book shows the 7 habits needed to be highly effective and well written, with various examples and flowcharts.
2. Super Better
- Author: Jane McGonigal
- Publisher: Thorsons
- Year: 2016
"Gamification" is an increasingly used concept because its effectiveness .
Jane McGonigal, author of the book, teaches in the first half as much and why the gamification works, citing several interesting research. In the second half, it focuses on teaching how to put it into practice (creating a lot of “missions” for you to fulfill and increase your ability to produce).
3. The art of making it happen
- Author: David Allen
- Publisher: Sextant
- Year: 2016
For methodicals: The book is a reading for those who want to delve into a productivity methodology . And it's worth it. The author brings several examples of everyday situations of tasks to be done and how to organize them and perform them following the GTD methodology .
4. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
- Author: Carol S. Dweck
- Publisher: Objective
- Year: 2017
Although not exclusively on productivity, this book explores how to adopt a growth mindset can positively influence the way we deal with challenges and achieve results, both at work and personal life.
5. The effective manager
- Author: Peter Drucker
- Publisher: LTC
- Year: 1990
Reference in productivity books for managers: the goal of the legendary management expert Peter F. Drucker, is to remind you that whether you are an executive for many or some, your job is to “ do things the right way ”;
The rest of your book shows how to eliminate what is not well done so that you can optimize productivity and break the habits that prevent you from being the best version of you. Briefly, it is a strategic guide to knowing where to concentrate your energy; an essential element for productivity.
6. Focus: attention and its fundamental role for success
- Author: Daniel Goleman
- Publisher: Objective
- Year: 2014
Combining cutting -edge research and practical discoveries, the author shows why the basis of success in all areas of life is his ability to focus.
According to him, attention works very similarly to the muscle: if we do not use, it gets stunted; If we exercise, develops and strengthens it .
7.Deep work: rules for success in a distracted world
- Author: Cal Newport
- Publisher: Intrinsic
- Year: 2017
This book addresses the importance of focusing deeply on cognitively demanding and high quality activities, eliminating distractions. It offers practical strategies to increase work concentration and efficiency, with insights especially useful for professionals dealing with information overload.
8. Maximum productivity: How to take control of your time and be more efficient
- Author: Tamara Schwambach Kano Myles
- Publisher: Sextant
- Year: 2015
Have you come to the end of the day with the frustrating feeling that you didn't get anything significant , that you left something aside and really mattered? Or worse, not sure how did you spend your time?
If your answer was yes, read this book right away. In content, the author teaches how to take control of her life . In this way each task, as simple as it may seem, is able to contribute effectively.
9. Essentialism: the disciplined search for less
- Author: Greg McKeown
- Publisher: Sextant
- Year: 2015
This book offers a way to simplify professional and personal life, focusing on the essentials and eliminating the superfluous. Ideal for those seeking to increase productivity without compromising mental health and balance.
10. Sprint: The method used on Google to test and apply new ideas in just five days
- Author: Jake Knapp
- Publisher: Intrinseca
- Year: 2017
The method was created by designer Jake Knapp during the time he works on Google . It was used for everything in the company focused on developing and testing ideas in just five days .
Sprint is for teams of all sizes, and can be applied by anyone who has a great opportunity, problem or idea and needs to start working now .
Conclusion
You can read everyone, or just one, but surely they are all excellent books on productivity and will divide your personal and professional life into moments of " before " and " after ." Give the one that seems most appropriate to you for your moment, and tell you in the comments you've read and give your opinion, maybe help someone here.
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