“Why are you doing what you're doing when you're doing it?” If you can account for one-hundred percent of time spent in the workplace, you're more organized than most people; if not, you need to rethink your day. Getting Organized at Work provides 24 proven tips, tools, and strategies that will help you analyze your use of time, root out inefficiencies, and change bad habits. Address the practical, realistic challenges inside and you'll soon see measurable differences in your productivity. This constructive, high-speed guide offers all the information you'll need to: Organize and prioritize the elements of your day Develop and use a master list to keep your mind clear and the work flowing Set realistic goals by anticipating unplanned, time-wasting obstacles Plan, schedule, and conduct meetings so you don't waste your-and everyone else's-precious time Convert your telephone and email inboxes from time-wasters into time-savers These simple tips will help you eliminate confusion and work more efficently. Before you know it, you’ll be getting more done in less time, and ending each day more satisfied than you thought possible. Getting Organized at Work is the first step to creating a career-boosting time-management system, the benefits of which you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Author(s): Kenneth Zeigler
Edition: 1
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 125
Contents......Page 11
Organize for success!......Page 17
Let events rule: Take control of your day......Page 21
Do everything yourself: Train others......Page 25
Postpone starting: Get projects done......Page 29
Just be optimistic: Think realistically......Page 33
Start now: Plan your work......Page 37
Put it off: Don’t procrastinate......Page 41
Go with the flow: Organize your work......Page 45
Don’t look ahead: Add closure daily......Page 49
Do what’s easiest first: Use the “veggie principle” daily......Page 53
Make a to-do list: Plan for power......Page 57
Follow your feelings: Prioritize requests......Page 61
Don’t sweat the details: Give specific directions......Page 65
Work longer hours: Find more time for you......Page 69
Work now, organize later: Control your desk......Page 73
Organize occasionally: Manage your desk......Page 77
Be available always: Limit interruptions......Page 81
Let your e-mail manage you: Manage your e-mail......Page 85
Type and send, then think: Master outgoing e-mail......Page 89
Let your phone manage you: Manage incoming calls......Page 93
Call and talk, then plan: Master outgoing calls......Page 97
Do it all yourself: Delegate......Page 101
Meet: it’s good for business: Plan meetings smartly......Page 105
Gather and go: Run smart meetings......Page 109
Just let the meeting ramble: Close and execute......Page 113
The McGraw-Hill Mighty Managers Handbooks......Page 121
