Productivity For Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781119099529 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 352 str.

Wiley

Opis

Take your productivity to the next level and make the most of your time Do you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? Don't we all Productivity For Dummies shows you how to overcome this common problem by tackling key issues that are preventing you from remaining focused and making the most of your time. This insightful text gets to the root of the problem, and shows you how to identify and analyse the items on your to-do list to deliver on deadlines and maximise your schedule. Numerous techniques and technologies have been developed to address productivity needs, and this resource shows you which will work for your situation. Productivity is crucial to your success - whether you want to find a new job, earn a promotion you've had your eye on, or generally progress in your career, understanding how to improve your productivity is essential in increasing the value you bring to your organisation. At the very least, increased productivity means that you get things done faster--which translates into fewer overtime hours and more time concentrating on the things that are most important to you.

• Eliminate procrastination and laziness from your daily routine
• Organise your work environment to create a space conducive to productivity
• Increase your concentration and stay focused on the task at hand
• Make decisions quickly, and stay cool, calm, and collected no matter what the situation is

Productivity For Dummies helps you solve the age-old problem of having too much to do and not enough time to do it.

Spis treści

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Productivity 5

Chapter 1: What Is Productivity? 7

Chapter 2: Finding the Motivation to Change 19

Chapter 3: The Benefits of Productivity 33

Part II: Getting Organised for Action 45

Chapter 4: Getting Organised 47

Chapter 5: Embracing a Holistic Approach 59

Chapter 6: Stress Management 73

Part III: Applying Productivity Techniques 91

Chapter 7: Learning to Focus 93

Chapter 8: Avoiding Procrastination 109

Chapter 9: Good Time Management 123

Chapter 10: Getting Things Done (GTD) 137

Chapter 11: Further Productivity Techniques 157

Part IV: Productivity at Work 171

Chapter 12: Getting Down to Business 173

Chapter 13: Task Management 191

Chapter 14: Calendar Management 201

Chapter 15: Technology Management 211

Chapter 16: The Productive Freelancer 227

Part V: Personal Productivity 239

Chapter 17: Productivity at Home 241

Chapter 18: Creating a Clutter–Free World 261

Chapter 19: Productivity for Students 275

Part VI: The Part of Tens 295

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Focus and Get More Done 297

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Beat Procrastination 305

Chapter 22: Ten Best Productivity Resources 311

Index 315

O autorze

Ciara Conlon is a productivity coach, keynote speaker and author. She helps organisations get better results by establishing space for more creativity and innovation. She helps people get better results by adopting effective habits and focusing on the right stuff at the right time.

Blurb

Learn to:

• Focus and get more done
• Be more productive in the workplace
• Manage your time more effectively
• Beat procrastination and complete tasks ahead of schedule

Become a master of productivity at home and at work

Do your productivity levels decrease day by day? Fear not! Productivity For Dummies is the definitive guide to taking your productivity to the next level. You′ll find out how to beat procrastination, make the most of your daily schedule, and which techniques and technologies can help you become a master of productivity.

• Let′s do this learn about the basics of productivity, what stands in the way of your personal goals and how specific techniques and methods can keep you on the path to productivity
• Organise for action start with organisation and clutter elimination, then move on to making productivity an ingrained part of your everyday life
• The devil is in the details find out how to apply all those great tips to actually make a difference in your life, from using calendars and developing better habits to blocking out noise and increasing concentration
• Work it get down to business at work with productivity skills that will help you lead more productive meetings, communicate effectively, implement productivity–enhancing technology and much more

Open the book and find:

• The best techniques and methods to boost productivity
• How to set goals to achieve exactly what you want
• Tips and tricks to stay on the path to productivity
• Techniques for eliminating clutter and getting organised
• How to apply all of your new–found productivity tips
• How to make the most of every single workday