100 Great Time Management Ideas

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Your personal productivity and effectiveness help determine your level of success. Yet, all of us are at some point overwhelmed by the pressure and chaos that are now becoming a part and parcel of our workplaces.

The principles of time management are not complex. But doing what is simple is not that simple. Learning to manage your time is truly an asset to your efficacy and success. Its benefits can proliferate through a team and a company.

There is clearly a direct link between personal effectiveness and the achievement of corporate objectives. In today’s times when people at all levels are struggling to cope with their demanding schedules, just one simple idea can be the catalyst to change that. This book can be that very catalyst.

What will you learn from this book

Prioritization Techniques: Exploring methods to prioritize tasks effectively based on urgency and importance, such as Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Matrix.
Goal Setting: Emphasizing the importance of setting clear and achievable goals to guide daily tasks and actions.
Time Blocking: Discussing the benefits of time blocking or scheduling specific time slots for different tasks or activities.
Eliminating Procrastination: Strategies to overcome procrastination, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps or setting deadlines.
Managing Distractions: Exploring techniques to minimize distractions, including setting boundaries, turning off notifications, or creating dedicated workspaces.
Delegation and Outsourcing: Highlighting the importance of delegating tasks and outsourcing where possible to focus on high-priority activities.
Effective Meetings: Discussing ways to make meetings more efficient, such as setting agendas, defining objectives, and limiting meeting duration.
Time Audit: Encouraging regular time audits to assess how time is spent and identify areas for improvement.
Batching Similar Tasks: Exploring the benefits of grouping similar tasks together to maximize efficiency and minimize context-switching.
Self-Care and Breaks: Emphasizing the significance of self-care, breaks, and rest for maintaining productivity and avoiding burnout.

Language	English
ISBN-10	9789388247634
ISBN-13	9789388247634
No of pages	162
Font Size	Medium
Book Publisher	Embassy Books
Published Date	01 Jan 2019

About Author

Author : Patrick Forsyth

2 Books

Patrick Forsyth runs Touchstone Training & Consultancy, an independent firm based in the U.K. specializing in marketing consultancy, research and training on marketing issues, sales, and communication and management skills.

He is a consultant of more than twenty five years experience and was a Director of a major consulting organization before starting his own firm in 1990.

Previously he began his career in publishing, holding sales, sales management and marketing positions, subsequently working for a management institute before moving into consultancy.

His work has spanned many industries, and also many countries. In training he conducts tailored in-company courses, individual tutorials and is also a conference speaker.

He also conducts "public" seminars and has presented regularly for a variety of organizers including The Chartered Institute of Marketing and similar bodies overseas.

He is the author of many articles and books. His successful business, self-help and career books include 100 Great Presentation Ideas (Marshall Cavendish) and Successful Time Management (Kogan Page).

He has titles translated into twenty four different languages. His most treasured review said: Patrick has a lucid and elegant style of writing which allows him to present information in a way that is organized, focused and easy to apply (Professional Marketing Magazine).