GFOA's #TimeBackChallenge

GFOA's #TimeBackChallenge

Wasting time at work is frustrating when there’s so much to do in so little time.

We’ve published a series of reports on the three villains—meetings, interruptions, and rework—featuring strategies to help local government employees reclaim time at work.

Use the #TimeBackChallenge hashtag on social media to share the methods you use to improve workplace productivity.

#TimeBackChallenge Winners Announced

Some interesting themes emerged during the #TimeBackChallenge. Participants shared workplace productivity strategies they use to help get time back in the workday, with the hope that they might also serve as inspiration for those in the broader GFOA community looking to do the same.

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Meetings

Wasted time in meetings is a universal joke in the working world. Unfortunately, it’s no laughing matter for governments who are consistently asked to do more with less. If agendas include clear goals & roles, meetings can move from waste-of-time to worth-the-time.

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Interruptions

Technology has reduced the cost of workplace communication to near-zero. While there are many benefits to open communication, there are also costs like increased interruptions during the workday. Being thoughtful about device use and other strategies can help tame office distractions.

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Rework

Redoing tasks that weren’t done right initially can add up to a lot of lost work time. But rework can be reduced by designing easily understandable, mistake-proofed business processes that reduce defects on the first pass.

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