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Have you ever said, "I just don't feel like doing that right now"? We each have an internal rhythm that tries to regulate the task types that intrinsically motivate us (tasks that we engage in for enjoyment value, not for external rewards). The Task Quotient is a unique and simple online assessment that quickly determines what task types a job calls for and what task types an individual prefers.
By ensuring a match between the two, we can create alignment between jobs and people. When jobs and people are not aligned it leads to decreased productivity, stress, poor performance and eventually burnout.
The Task Quotient concept is based upon research conducted by Dr. Kevin Gazzara for completion of his doctoral dissertation. He set out to understand how to determine and align an employee’s ideal task mixture at work to maximise individual productivity and job satisfaction (Copyright 2002). The Task Quotient was developed to assist people find the right “fit” in the business by aligning their preferred task mixture to their roles
Task Quotient looks at the job and the individual separately and determines the blend of task types preferred by each. This blend is determined by three percentages for each of the three task types.:
Routine Tasks
Highly predictable tasks that must be accomplished immediately.
Troubleshooting Tasks
Highly unpredictable tasks that must also be accomplished immediately.
Project Tasks
Highly predictable tasks, that do not have to be accomplished immediately.
The TQ report will clearly show the blend the job requires and the blend the individual prefers, making it simple to compare the three and establish alignment between individuals and their roles.
Creating a work environment where the team member's natural task preferences are aligned with thier role will raise the level of motivation and satisfaction. Aligning tasks to match an individual’s preferred TQ can happen at an individual level or through shared and rebalanced tasks at the group level. Understanding the balance of task types that motivates people and allows their internal rhythm to regulate the timing, sequence, and duration of these tasks creates a high motivation environment that produces superior results.
The Task Quotient is a unique and simple online assessment that quickly determines what task types a job calls for and what task types an individual prefers. By ensuring a match between the two, we can create alignment between jobs and people. When jobs and people are not aligned it leads to decreased productivity, stress, poor performance and eventually burnout. Below is a list of the available versions click on each to view a sample.
The Success Insights Task Quotient involves taking a simple 10 minute questionnaire online. From this questionnaire respondents will receive a personalised report on their preferred task mixture and how to align their role with this. The report is useful when used in recruiting, developing and managing people more effectively.
For a FREE sample of the Success Insights Task Quotient profile simply complete the form below.
* (Strictly one FREE profile per organisation.)
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