Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity
3 journalers for this copy...
The Back of the Book
'It's possible for a person to have anoverwhelming number of things to do and still function productively with a clear head and a positive sense of relaxed control.'
Is your workload overwhelming? Does work keep mounting up, while your stress levels reach fever pitch? In Getting Things Done John Allen teaches you how to keep a clear head, relax and organise your thoughts and revolutionise the way you work. Using the methods that he has introduced at organisations such as Microsoft, Lockheed and the US Department of Justice, you will learn how to:
* Follow the 'do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it' principle to empty your in-tray
* Handle e-mail, paperwork and unexpected demands more efficiently
* Plan and progress projects quickly and effectively
* Reassess your goals and learn to prioritise
* Apply the 2-minute rule when de3ciding what to do now and what to defer
* Overcome feelings of stress and anxiety
'It's possible for a person to have anoverwhelming number of things to do and still function productively with a clear head and a positive sense of relaxed control.'
Is your workload overwhelming? Does work keep mounting up, while your stress levels reach fever pitch? In Getting Things Done John Allen teaches you how to keep a clear head, relax and organise your thoughts and revolutionise the way you work. Using the methods that he has introduced at organisations such as Microsoft, Lockheed and the US Department of Justice, you will learn how to:
* Follow the 'do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it' principle to empty your in-tray
* Handle e-mail, paperwork and unexpected demands more efficiently
* Plan and progress projects quickly and effectively
* Reassess your goals and learn to prioritise
* Apply the 2-minute rule when de3ciding what to do now and what to defer
* Overcome feelings of stress and anxiety
If I´d had access to this book when I was still working I´m pretty sure I´d have loved it - and I´d have been a much more productive worker. It´s pitched very much at the Áccount Executive´type rather than stay at home me so I´m going to send it off on its travels.
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daemonwolf - UK - Intl
Rillaith - UK - Intl
meand - UK - Intl
Heathwitch - UK - Intl near end
laura0141 - UK - ENDS
daemonwolf - UK - Intl
Rillaith - UK - Intl
meand - UK - Intl
Heathwitch - UK - Intl near end
laura0141 - UK - ENDS
PMed daemonwolf for addy
On way to daemonwolf
Read and reviewed in my book journal. Feel free to comment!
Thanks Laura0141. Will post on when I have an addy.
Thanks Laura0141. Will post on when I have an addy.
Journal Entry 8 by rem_DYI-991976 at book ring in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Monday, July 3, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (7/1/2006 UTC) at book ring in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Off to the next reader.
Off to the next reader.
I find myself duly reassured by how fast the previous reader apopears to have finished the book! Arrived safe and sound, and will be starting it shortly, many thanks for sharing! (Now, the big qwuestion is - does it cover how to get through Mount TBR? ;) )