How to improve organisational efficacy in your workplace

Here is some good advice on how to achieve or improve your organisational efficiency – which could be a path to increased productivity and more successful outcomes

CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared on Indeed  

‘Organisational efficacy’ refers to how successful an organisation is at achieving its objectives and goals – and there are some simple steps which can help you achieve organisational efficacy.

• Plan and list objectives – having a strategic plan that clearly defines the organisation’s objectives can help achieve those objectives. Companies can set up a managerial committee that ensures the goals are met and create a system of tailored metrics that will help monitor progress. Clearly defining the roles of each employee can also help achieve objectives.

• Improve services – performance improvement involves trying to do something different to achieve a target. Making changes in the organisation that address any shortcomings may help realise the goal – for example, to improve business communication, companies can make use of social media, or provide feedback channels for customers.

• Engage the employees – engaging employees can really improve the success of a business. Companies can engage employees by getting to know them, and creating avenues for interactions. Encouraging teamwork among employees through team-building activities can help engage them, and motivating them, and recognising their hard work, is another tried and tested method and enabling employees to grow in their various fields of work by fostering creativity and innovation is another great way forward. 

• Offer training opportunities to employees – companies can develop a human resource plan that starts new employees before they are actually needed in order to create adequate time for training. Organisations should train employees thoroughly so that they have an in-depth understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the organisation; they are more likely to be productive after gaining the required skills and knowledge in their fields of work.