Productivity and knowledge workers (esp. when right-sizing)

What do you suggest to increase the productivity in a consulting services organization, and why?

Loriโ€™s Answer

You have asked about how to increase productivity (and why) in a consulting organization. And I believe you are referencing that there is โ€œright-sizingโ€ happening in your organization due to the economy. Based on this premise, I will address the questionโ€ฆ

First, it is important that you are a team of knowledge workers. It is typically harder to quantify the productivity in a practical way, but it is not impossible.

My response considers a simple definition of productivity as โ€œdoing the right things right.โ€

Here are some tips you can use:

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