You cannot avoid Mondays if you want to continue to earn Bread and Bread-spread with some fruits, a boiled egg and a cup of green tea. I mean we have to work even on Monday if we like to live happily in this materialistic world.
Being the first day of the week, we have to restart our work. So, there is always lethargy to pull us back if not hangover. We have to attend all queries about last week’s performance and new goal for current week. So, normally workload on Monday is much higher and one not only has to bear it but to make a successful plan for the whole week. So, it is a difficult day that passes very fast.
Monday Blue treats Boss & Subordinate equally. And, it is darker nowadays because of so-called recession.
To beat this syndrome, we changed our work schedule & style. We are practicing it since May-09 and boys are happy. We made few changes as listed below –
One can come to the factory 30 minutes late and may go 30 minutes late to complete 8 hours duty. Few young executives are very happy.
Instead of going through the mails, I go for plant round. This takes about 90 minutes.
We conduct Monday morning meeting in someone’s cabin / control room instead of meeting in conference room. Place is not fixed and time is limited to 30 minutes only to address immediate issues. We named it shop-floor meeting.
We have arranged special lunch menu for Monday. Does not cost much.
Afternoon HOD meeting only for project and development programs. Unavoidable issues discussed if necessary.
30-45 minutes training / group discussion, exchange of greetings conducted by HODs in their departments. I also join one of the groups.
Routine work continues as usual. In fact, routine work takes lesser time because executives can devote more time for routine jobs in absence of brain storming sessions or long meetings on Monday. By 6 PM, all Blues turn into Green and all feel fresh & happy. Some officers continue until late if required.
Until today it is working. We may have to make some changes in between to make life comfortable. May continue for a year till these changes become monotonous.
Ultimate objective is to make some changes to make life meaningful, productive and happy. Productivity automatically improves if we are happy, motivated and healthy. And higher productivity normally earns better rewards and recognition. So why wait if you are getting bored. Make changes and get your skates on.
Have a Great week and enjoy your work