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Book Description

Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you need to accomplish? Being pulled in different directions by competing priorities? Getting Work Done runs you through the basics of being more productive at work. You’ll learn to:
• Align your schedule with your priorities
• Focus your attention and avoid distractions
• Create effective daily routines
• Set boundaries and learn to say no


About HBR's 20-Minute Manager Series:
Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic.

Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Page
  3. Title Page
  4. HBR Press Quantity Sales Discounts
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Preview
  7. Contents
  8. Why Invest Time in Improving Your Productivity?
    1. Commit to change
  9. Identify What Needs to Get Done
    1. List your goals
    2. Track your time
  10. Schedule Your Work
    1. Set priorities
    2. Use deadlines to your advantage
    3. Schedule your tasks
    4. Create your daily to-do list
  11. Find Your Focus
    1. Organize your space
    2. Organize your e-mail
    3. Develop smart routines
  12. Keep Up the Good Habits
    1. Stop procrastinating
    2. Avoid interruptions
    3. Work less
  13. Work Effectively with Others
    1. Learn to say no
    2. Delegate
    3. Ask for help
    4. Make meetings more productive
    5. Make virtual work more effective
  14. Assess Your Progress
    1. Reflect and adjust
  15. Learn More
  16. Sources
  17. Index
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