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Getting Organized at Work: 24 Lessons for Setting Goals, Establishing Priorities, and Managing Your Time »

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Authors: Kenneth Zeigler
ISBN-13: 9780071591386, ISBN-10: 0071591389
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: June 2008
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Kenneth Zeigler

Kenneth Zeigler is a recognized expert on time management, organization, and productivity improvement. He has authored many articles on the subject and is the pioneer of the concept that the problem is not the system people use but rather their organization skill set.

Book Synopsis

Boost Your Productivity—and Your Career—With a Simple, Smart Time-Management System

Getting Organized at Work helps you move past the clutter to enjoy unprecedented efficiency and productivity. With two-dozen easy-to-implement, time-saving tactics, this practical guide shows how to uncover and eliminate those nonessential activities that bog you down throughout the day, enabling you to accomplish the maximum amount of work in a minimal amount of time.

Getting Organized at Work teaches you how to:

  • Take control of your day
  • Plan your work
  • Organize your day
  • Set realistic goals
  • End the procrastination
  • Prioritize requests
  • Give specific direction
  • Manage your email
  • Master incoming calls
  • Plan meetings wisely
  • Delegate for maximum efficiency
  • Conquer your desk
  • Limit interruptions
  • Add closure to your day
  • Find more time for yourself

Kenneth Zeigler is a recognized expert on time management, organization, and productivity improvement. He has authored many articles on the subject and is the pioneer of the concept that the problem is not the system people use but rather their organization skill set.

Table of Contents

Organize for success!
Take control of your day1
Set goals3
Think realistically5
Plan your work7
Don't procrastinate9
Use a master list11
Manage your master list13
Use a daily list15
Plan for power17
Prioritize19
Specify and negotiate21
Focus23
Find more time for you25
Conquer your desk27
Control your desk29
Limit interruptions31
Manage your e-mail33
Master outgoing e-mail35
Manage incoming calls37
Master outgoing calls39
Delegate41
Plan meetings smart43
Schedule meetings smart45
Run meetings smart47

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