One of the best methods used was to measure, analyze and then to set improvement goals. Afterwards, a workable productivity improvement plan was designed and was worked on to near-ideal finish. Some of the other methods are as listed. The problems were culled from actual cases, including the actual strategies mapped out and the solutions that were accordingly made. The reason maybe for the betterment of your own self or for your family and others but no matter what it is, what s important is you have something to hold on to in setting goals that you would want to achieve in the future. - Be thirsty and hungry for something. For people who are just starting with the process of self-assessment to be productive, wanting something should never be enough. The Best Guide to Bolstering Productivity and Effectiveness From the best-selling book 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' by popular and influential author Stephen R. Covey comes different principles that lead to effectiveness from high and satisfying work performance. Since the principles have been introduced, the human resources sector has never been the same again. After the workers adapted to the shorter work hours, their stress levels decreased in regards to their perceived amount of time to get the job done. Soon, they reverted back to their old coffee breaks and Internet surfing instead of working. Regarding the motivation of fear, it did not take long for the working environment to become highly negative. The main reason is the fact that while the impact of human capital investments on the workers wages had been studied extensively, there had been little information on the direct effect of human capital on productivity. Labor productivity To date, however, there had been new studies conducted and published. (Higher labor productivity growth means higher output growth.) Longer time periods make this relationship clear. For instance, output growth slowed down in the 70s and 80s as labor productivity growth slowed down. When labor productivity improved in the 90s, the output growth also rebounded. However, there were time periods when these two were at variance.