Successful Time Management For Dummies

by Zeller, Dirk

• ISBN13: 9780470290347
• ISBN10: 047029034X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-24
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The fun and easy way(r) to make more time for the good things in lifeMillions of Americans don't have the time to experience the best things in life--time with family, vacations, healthy exercise, even sex! Thankfully, Successful Time Management For Dummies shows stressed-out employees from administrative assistants to CEOs how to get rid of the time-wasters and distractions that eat up too much time while offering real, practical solutions for working better and faster. And that means less time in the office and more free time with family, friends, or even just ourselves.Dirk Zeller (Bend, OR) is CEO of two nationally known companies and the author of Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies (978-0-471-79955-9) and Telephone Sales For Dummies (978-0-470-16836-3).

Author Biography

Dirk Zeller is a top time manager and sales performer as well as the author of Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies and Telephone Sales For Dummies. For the past decade, he has taught success, sales, and time management strategies and coached executives, managers, and salespeople. Zeller is one of the most sought-after speakers in time management.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Beginning the Revolution: Simple Steps to Start With

Setting Yourself Up for Success

Linking Time Management to Life Goals

Putting a Value on Your Time

Establishing a Good System

Focusing Your Efforts, Prioritizing Tasks, and Blocking Your Time

Setting Up and Maintaining a Productive Workspace

Fine-Tuning Organization Skills with Technology

Taking Time Management on the Road

Confronting Challenges to Time Management

Communicating Strategically to Get Results ù Fast

Defending Your Day from Interruptions

Overcoming Procrastination, a Notorious Time Thief

Making Wise Yet Quick Decisions

Maintaining Efficiency When Working with Others

Coping with a Time-Wasting Boss

Mastering Meetings with Co-Workers

Optimizing Collaboration with Business Associates

Advanced Time Management for Specific Folks

Time Management for Administrative Staff

Time Management for Salespeople

Time Management for Business Owners and Executives

Coaching Others to Manage Time Effectively

The Part of Tens

Ten Time-Wasting Behaviors

Ten Time-Effi cient Habits

Ten Time Savers for Your Personal Life

Ten Great Time-Saving Technologies

Ten Ways to Fine-Tune Your Focus on the Job

Index

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