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Productivity Quotes

Productivity quotes here connect output to fairness and innovation, from the idea that paying good wages isn't opposed to good productivity, to biotechnology's expected role in improving it further. One line even applies productivity to software, praising Flash's productivity and expressiveness for web development. Together they treat productivity as something built through investment, not shortcuts.

These productivity quotes connect fair pay, innovation, and competitiveness to real output. For more on getting things done well, see our Efficiency collection.

Procrastinating is a vice when it comes to productivity, but it can be a virtue for creativity.

Quotes by Adam Grant

Bio-Technology is expected to play a major role in improving productivity.

Quotes by Tariq Anwar

The productivity and expressiveness of Flash remain advantages for the Web community even as HTML advances.

Quotes by Kevin Lynch

Paying good wages is not in opposition to good productivity.

Quotes by James Sinegal

Achievement Quotes

I have always advocated for funding and programs that increase our productivity and competitiveness.

Quotes by George Allen

If productivity grows, the economy does well.

Quotes by Edward C. Prescott

Productivity is driven at the enterprise level. Better wages, better performing workplaces, are driven at the workplace level.

Quotes by Bill Shorten

Improving SME productivity translates into more and better paying jobs, distributed across less fortunate sections of the economy.

Quotes by Arancha Gonzalez

Frequently Asked Questions

What connects wages and productivity in this collection?
One quote directly argues that paying good wages isn't in opposition to good productivity, pushing back on the idea that fair pay and strong output can't coexist. It frames productivity as something fair compensation can support rather than undermine. This sets a practical, worker-focused tone for the collection.
How does biotechnology relate to productivity in these quotes?
One quote credits biotechnology with a major expected contribution to future productivity gains, pointing to innovation as a key driver of better output. It connects a specific field of science directly to broader economic performance. For more on innovation and progress, see our Achievement collection.
Is there a quote here about software and productivity?
Yes, one quote praises the productivity and expressiveness of Flash as advantages for the web community, even as HTML continued to advance around it. This is a more technical, industry-specific example compared to the broader economic quotes. It shows productivity being discussed at the level of specific tools and platforms.
What does the quote about funding and competitiveness say?
It describes consistently advocating for funding and programs aimed at increasing both productivity and competitiveness. This reflects a policy-oriented perspective, treating productivity as something that benefits from deliberate investment rather than happening automatically. It rounds out the collection's mix of personal, technical, and policy viewpoints.
Where can I find more quotes about efficiency and focus?
Our Efficiency collection pairs naturally with the themes explored in these productivity quotes. You might also enjoy Focus for more on concentrated effort and output. Both connect well with the ideas found here.

A few lines here apply productivity thinking to technology and funding decisions. Browse related themes in our Achievement and Focus pages.