Synopsis
A report reveals that 94% of Indian knowledge workers believe that the most organised individuals are also the most productive, linking order with efficiency. The study shows the impact of disorganisation on workloads and morale among professionals.Key Takeaways
- 94% of Indian knowledge workers value organisation for productivity.
- 56% take on extra work due to disorganised colleagues.
- 33% have reworked tasks because of disorganised teammates.
- 82% believe they are more organised than coworkers.
- 46% use separate to-do lists for work and personal tasks.
Bengaluru, March 4 (NationPress) A remarkable 94 percent of Indian knowledge workers assert that the most organised individuals tend to be the most productive, indicating a strong linkage between order and efficiency, as reported on Tuesday.
A considerable 56 percent of these professionals mention they often take on additional responsibilities when collaborating with disorganised colleagues.
This illustrates the ripple effect of disorganisation, where the burden of inefficiency is passed onto others, potentially resulting in heightened workloads and diminished morale, according to a survey commissioned by Atlassian and conducted by Wakefield Research.
Moreover, 33 percent of professionals have had to redo tasks due to a disorganised teammate, emphasizing the tangible costs of disorganisation regarding wasted time and resources.
Interestingly, 82 percent of Indian respondents consider themselves to be more organised than their peers, suggesting a notable level of self-perceived organisational skill within the workforce.
While the concept of perfect organisation is frequently championed, the survey unveiled a more intricate reality in India.
Numerous professionals have crafted their own unique systems for managing tasks, even if these systems may seem unconventional.
In fact, chaos is associated with age as 71 percent of Gen Z and 72 percent of millennials in India admit their organisational methods appear chaotic, yet function perfectly for them.
The survey shows that 46 percent of Indian workers maintain two distinct to-do lists to manage tasks across both professional and personal domains, while 27 percent merge personal and work tasks into a single to-do list.
Furthermore, the majority (83 percent) of Indian knowledge workers utilize tools introduced in their workplaces to organise their personal lives, particularly among senior leaders, showcasing the spillover effect of professional tools into personal organisation, as stated in the report.
