I have been a fan of Tony Schwartz' talks @ Ted and found it to be very insightful. The June'11 edition of HBR carried this very interesting article by Tony on how Sony Pictures manages people productivity using the Energy Project's guiding principles.
The Idea:
"Human beings don’t work like computers; they can’t operate at high speeds continuously, running multiple programs at once.People perform at their peak when they alternate between periods of intense focus and intermittent renewal.Employees can increase their effectiveness by practicing simple rituals that refuel their energy, such as taking a daily walk to get an emotional breather or turning off e-mail at prescribed times so they can concentrate.If companies allow and encourage employees to create and stick to such rituals, they will be rewarded with a more engaged, productive, and focused workforce."
"Human beings don’t work like computers; they can’t operate at high speeds continuously, running multiple programs at once.People perform at their peak when they alternate between periods of intense focus and intermittent renewal.Employees can increase their effectiveness by practicing simple rituals that refuel their energy, such as taking a daily walk to get an emotional breather or turning off e-mail at prescribed times so they can concentrate.If companies allow and encourage employees to create and stick to such rituals, they will be rewarded with a more engaged, productive, and focused workforce."
Found a copy here:
Hope this link stays on for a while...
