Make Every Minute CountTime can't be saved up but it can be managed. Each of us manages time differently to suit our own personality and lifestyle, but the basic processes are described here, so we can choose which to apply to our circumstances: delegating prioritising tasks planning ahead dealing swiftly with interruptions and time-wasters making technology do the work using travelling time The updated edition of this practical book contains checklists, time-analysis forms and charts that can be adapted to suit individual needs. Above all, it will help you to allocate your time more efficiently, so that you can get more done in less time. For managers at all levels, Make Every Minute Count will prove an invaluable guide |
Contents
conference planner | 37 |
selfgenerated timewasters | 44 |
dealing with your timewasters | 54 |
plan your trips carefully | 67 |
time management in a nutshell | 86 |
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2nd edition accomplish Action steps Target action-planning worksheet and/or answering machine appointment assigned better Bill and Claire Bill Jones business travellers conference planner consider corrections 2 days crises critical path daily time log deadline develop dialling draft 15 days efficiency eliminated energy cycle estimates example fax machine figures 5 days folders follow-up handle ideas improve keep long-term planning aids meeting milestone chart Minute Count mobile phone models objectives on-line opportunities peak energy Personal computers personal filing system PERT diagram planning worksheet programme Proof-read 3 days record reduce Reproduce 15 days response setting priorities Sheila Short-term plans someone spend staff steps Target dates tasks or activities techniques Teleconferencing telephone numbers test of necessity things time-wasters touch-tone typical videoconferencing Voice mail waiting wasted wasters Weekly planning word processor workbook by 31 Write draft 15