Work Less, Do More: The 14- Day Productivity Makeover

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Sterling Publishing Company, Inc., 2008 - 216 páginas
"I don’t have enough time.” This common complaint resounds in companies big and small, affecting employees at every level. As businesses across the board downsize, and become global operations thanks to the Internet, fewer employees struggle to accomplish more in ever-longer workdays. In this essential guide to getting things done intelligently and efficiently, renowned time-management expert Dr. Jan Yager presents her revolutionary program for taking back control of your life. Filled with worksheets, quizzes, and tips on everything from managing e-mail to dealing with a disorganized boss to enjoying precious family time, this unique system will help you boost your productivity and realize your professional and personal goals.
 

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DAY
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Assessing Your Current Time
13
Goal Setting
21
DAY
44
Multitasking
65
Coping with WorkRelated Stress
72
Dealing More Effectively with Dropin Visitors
158
Making the Time to Meet
159
Improving Your Workplace Relationships
160
Tips for Networking Effectively
162
DAY
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How Balanced is Your Life? 167 The Dangers of Being a Workaholic
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If You Work for a Workaholic
168
Adding an Hour to Each
170

Organizing Your Office
78
Simplifying
84
Help for the Chronically Disorganized
91
Tips for Avoiding Telephone
103
EMail
113
DAY
122
Why Interruptions and Distractionitis
129
Keys to Faster Reading
135
Winning Deadline Strategies
137
The Value of Deadlines 138 How Do You Create Realistic Deadlines?
138
Tips for Meeting Your Deadlines Every Time
141
Dealing with Lateness 142 OTD Out the Door
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DAY
146
What Does Delegating Mean to You? 147 Learning What When and How to Delegate
147
Dealing with a Boss Who Lacks Time Management Skills
150
If Your Subordinate Needs Help with Time Management
153
DAY
155
How to Conduct a More Effective Meeting
156
Getting More Out of the Meetings You Attend
157
Why Balance Saves You Time As It Improves Your Productivity and Your Relationships
172
Getting More Me We and Us Time
173
Vacation Time
179
Making the Most of Your Commuting and Travel Time
181
Day 14
183
Assessing Your Progress and Looking Ahead
186
Taking Stock 187 Putting Found Time to Work for You 187 Your Time Management Horizon
187
Time Management Concerns to Keep in Mind
190
Teaching Time Management Skills to Your Children
191
Getting More Out of Each Experience
193
Top Time Management Ideas
194
LIST OF WORKS CITED
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RESOURCES
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APPENDIX OF BLANK TIME LOGS AND WORKSHEETS
200
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
211
ABOUT THE AUTHOR HOW TO REACH DR JAN YAGER
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INDEX
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Jan Yager, Ph.D., is a sociologist & author of several books & numerous articles for periodicals, including Family Circle, Women's Day, Newsday, Harper's, & Chicago Tribune. She has taught at several universities & currently lives in Stamford, CT. She has also co-written "The Encyclopedia of Sleep" & "Sleep Disorders" for Facts On File.

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