Successful time management for dummies - Dirk Zeller

Practical strategies and advice for putting time on your side and keeping it there!

Feel like you never have enough hours in the day? No matter what career and job role you're in, this plain–English guide delivers solutions for working better and faster, getting rid of time–wasting distractions, and ultimately, reducing stress. You'll see how to eliminate late nights at the office and spend more time with family, friends
or even yourself!

• Set yourself up for success
  assess your strengths and weaknesses, establish goals, and create a routine




• Overcome time–management obstacles
  communicate more effectively, circumvent interruptions, and eliminate procrastination




• Focus your efforts
  identify your most important tasks, prioritize your daily efforts, block off time, and plug in to–do items




• Put a value on your time
  grasp the time–equals–money concept, figure your hourly income, and boost your hourly value




• Streamline your workspace
  assemble essential tools, keep a clutter–free desktop, and create an environment that fosters solid focus




• Find a work/life balance
  maximize the use of your personal time and enjoy a rich, rewarding life away from the office

Open the book and find:

• Specific insight addressing challenges for admin staff, salespeople, owners and executives, and managers




• Tools to help organize your physical and electronic workspace for optimal productivity




• Suggestions for using traveling time well




• Strategies for communicating directly, effectively, and tactfully




• Tips and tricks for handling interruptions and ending procrastination




• Guidance for working efficiently with supervisors, colleagues, and business associates