MorePeople hosts an annual company conference, where we take a day away from desks for learning, team building and inspiration!
Back in 2021, the content of the conference was based on the book Atomic Habits by James Clear and ‘The Power of Tiny Gains’, and still now, the idea of being 1% better at something every day is spoken about most days in our office.
The idea of tiny gains is simple: small, incremental improvements made consistently over time can lead to significant results. We’re drawn to stories of people who seem to transform their lives in the blink of an eye, but in reality, lasting success rarely happens overnight. Instead, it’s usually the result of small, consistent improvements that compound over time.
After a year, that 1% improvement each day can lead to you being 37 times better than when you started.
Why Tiny Gains work
Sustainable progress – you’re not trying to do too much too soon, it’s sustainable
Builds momentum – each time you achieve a tiny goal, you get a psychological boost that makes you want to keep going.
Compounding effects – small improvements can lead to significant personal and professional growth
Overcoming Perfectionism – You’re less likely to get bogged down by perfectionism as you’re allowing yourself to grow and improve gradually.
Examples of incorporating tiny gains in your work
Streamlining workflow – regularly refining a process, like reducing the steps in an approval chain or automating a routine task, can save time and reduce costs.
Personalised communication - Gradually improving how you personalise communication with customers, such as using their names in emails or remembering their preferences, can build stronger relationships and increase customer loyalty.
Incremental Feature Additions - Instead of launching a completely new product, gradually adding features or improvements to an existing product can keep it competitive and relevant.
Regular Training - Implementing short, ongoing training sessions or workshops can help employees develop new skills and improve productivity gradually.
Feedback Loops: Establishing a culture of continuous feedback, where employees receive regular, constructive feedback on their performance, can lead to gradual improvement in individual and team performance.
Content Optimisation: Regularly updating and optimising existing content on your website or blog for SEO can gradually increase your search engine rankings and drive more organic traffic.
Improving Sales Scripts: Regularly tweaking and refining sales scripts based on feedback and results can lead to a more effective sales process.
The same goes with recruitment, tiny gains in recruitment might seem small but when consistently applied they can lead to a more efficient, effective and candidate-friendly hiring process, improving overall hiring outcomes. Examples include.
Clearer job titles
Simplifying application forms
Simplified paperwork
Pre-starting engagement
Have you heard of the power of tiny gains or read Atomic Habits?
