Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity

Time Management Essentials is a comprehensive, up-to-date approach to time management to help individuals stop feeling overwhelmed and spend more time on what matters most. It provides a step-by-step roadmap to taking charge of time, covering task batching, time blocking, avoiding productivity pitfalls, understanding values, creating ideal work weeks, and establishing effective planning sessions. The book is filled with assessments, tool kits, actionable advice, and more, providing readers with the skills to put their time management skills into action.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2023
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Good time management skills have always been an important factor in professional success, but between ever-evolving collaboration apps and the more recent pandemic-related workplace shifts, the tools and even the principles behind them have changed. In Time Management Essentials, you'll get the comprehensive, up-to-date information you need to manage your time with a values-based approach. With years of experience in crisis communication and a dedication to helping clients stop feeling overwhelmed so they can spend time on what matters most, time management coach Anna Dearmon Kornick provides a step-by-step roadmap to taking charge of your time. In Part I: The Essentials, she covers everything from task batching and time blocking to avoiding common productivity pitfalls. In Part II: The Essentials Applied, she delivers practical advice on understanding values, creating ideal work weeks, and establishing effective planning sessions. Finally, in Part III: Beyond the Essentials, you'll find practical tips to help you get organized, energized, focused, and recharged. Filled with assessments, tool kits, actionable advice, and more, you'll walk away from Time Management Essentials feeling fully prepared to put your skills into action right away.

Key concepts you'll discover include:

Time management doesn't begin on the pages of your calendar; it begins with getting clear on what matters to you.

An ideal week is ideal for a reason. It's not the end goal; it's a way to create the best possibility for success.

How weekly planning sessions enable you to spot obstacles before they happen, identify possible solutions, catch communication breakdowns, and more.

The importance of setting boundaries and saying no to non-essential tasks.

The power of prioritizing and focusing on the most important tasks first.

Techniques for reducing distractions and staying focused.

Strategies for managing your energy levels throughout the day.

Tips for creating a productive and organized workspace.

The benefits of delegating tasks and building a strong team.

The importance of taking breaks and practicing self-care.

The role of technology in time management and how to use it effectively.

Case studies and examples of successful time management strategies from real-world professionals.

By implementing these principles and techniques, you'll be able to manage your time more effectively, reduce stress, and achieve your goals with greater ease and productivity. So whether you're a busy professional, a student, or just looking to improve your daily routine, Time Management Essentials is the ultimate guide to getting the most out of your time.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 126 x 178 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781264988778