Common goal
According to Entrepreneur.com, the first and at the same time most important step for increasing the team's productivity is to give them strong motivation to work and a clear vision they want to achieve, one that will encourage everyone to work hard and pull together. Present a common goal, "sell" it effectively, then ensure all team members on an individual level truly believe in this vision, are enthusiastic about it and want to play their part in achieving it.
Autonomy of employees
You cannot motivate employees sufficiently to do their best unless you trust them and provide them sufficient space for their work. In order to inspire them to produce their best possible work performance, you must allow them enough authority and provide them with the option of making their own decisions so that they truly believe they are able to contribute to the good results of the team as a whole.
Transparent communication
Last but not least, you need to communicate with subordinates in a transparent manner. Team members must know exactly what is expected of them and what their roles are. Trusting the manager plays a major role in a person's productivity, and you as a manager can only earn the trust of your employees by talking to them openly and not hiding anything. Create a healthy, open environment, gain your employees' trust, and they in turn will want to make you happy by working efficiently on the team's common goals.
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