Time Management Fundamentals

Effective time management is an indispensable skill. Best-selling author and business coach Dave Crenshaw lays the theoretical and practical foundations for managing your time and becoming more productive. Learn how to get more done in the shortest time possible and avoid the obstacles and distractions that can get in the way of good time management. Dave gives practical strategies for increasing productivity in three main areas: developing habits to be more organized and reducing clutter in your workspace; staying mentally on task and eliminate the to-dos you have floating in your head; and developing a time budget to get the most done during your workday and focus on your most valuable activities. Perhaps most importantly, Dave helps you understand your personal motivations and the productivity style that works best for you, so that the changes you make can be maintained over the long haul. Topics include: Finding your productivity style and motivation Understanding the principles of time management Avoiding the pitfalls of multitasking Narrowing your gathering points Consolidating email and voicemail accounts Practicing mind-clearing techniques Choosing and using calendar software Saying no with tact Mastering the what, when, where processing system Processing email vs. checking email Maintaining productivity gains