Career Development: Self-Management

ABA Basic Guide to Punctuation, Grammar, Workplace Productivity, and Time Management by Jayne Kracker ABA Basic Guide to Punctuation, Grammar, Workplace Productivity, and Time Management is a guide directed to employees in law offices and related workplaces who review documentation for grammatical correctness, provide written information to the legal community, or create general correspondence while often faced with time constraints, deadlines, and stress. A document is a reflection on the employer, colleagues, and individual. You may have to go back to it a few years from now for possible case review, which makes it imperative that it is correct and clear when it is submitted. Use this guide to ensure that your work makes a positive first impression of your office to a court, colleague or attorney and help set the tone for future interactions.

Getting Organized at Work by Kenneth Zeigler Getting Organized at Work shows busy professionals how to get two more hours of productivity out of each day. It provides 24 lessons to master working on the right task at the right time and to put an end to procrastination.

Great at Work by Morten T. Hansen Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller A Financial Times Business Book of the Month Named by The Washington Post as One of the 11 Leadership Books to Read in 2018 From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Great by Choice comes an authoritative, practical guide to individual performance--based on analysis from an exhaustive, groundbreaking study. Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his "Seven Work Smarter Practices" that can be applied by anyone looking to maximize their time and performance. Each of Hansen's seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories from individuals in his comprehensive study. You'll meet a high school principal who engineered a dramatic turnaround of his failing high school; a rural Indian farmer determined to establish a better way of life for women in his village; and a sushi chef, whose simple preparation has led to his restaurant (tucked away under a Tokyo subway station underpass) being awarded the maximum of three Michelin stars. Hansen also explains how the way Alfred Hitchcock filmed Psycho and the 1911 race to become the first explorer to reach the South Pole both illustrate the use of his seven practices (even before they were identified). Each chapter contains questions and key insights to allow you to assess your own performance and figure out your work strengths, as well as your weaknesses. Once you understand your individual style, there are mini-quizzes, questionnaires, and clear tips to assist you focus on a strategy to become a more productive worker. Extensive, accessible, and friendly, Great at Work will help you achieve more by working less, backed by unprecedented statistical analysis.

The Magic Lamp by Keith Ellis Do you have trouble setting goals? Would you like to have greater focus, stronger follow-through, and achieve dramatically better results? Would you like to learn how to get anything you want from life--more money, a new home, a promotion, better relationships, a greater sense of fulfillment, or anything else you can imagine? If so, then read The Magic Lamp. This remarkable book describes a simple yet unforgettable process for how to obtain whatever you want from both your personal life and your career. What's the Secret? The Magic Lamp is the first goal-setting guide for people who hate setting goals. Goals can take you anywhere you want to go, but they rarely give you the inspiration you need to get there. Wishes are different. They have emotional impact. They give you the freedom to dream and the power to make your dreams come true. The Magic Lamp transforms the process of setting goals from a dull routine into an exciting adventure because it's the first book to combine the methods of goal setting with the magic of making your wishes come true.

The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey A new definition of productivity -- Part one: Laying the groundwork. Where to start ; Not all tasks are created equal ; Three daily tasks ; Ready for prime time -- Part two: Wasting time. Cozying up to ugly tasks ; Meet yourself... from the future ; Why the Internet ls killing your productivity -- Part three: The end of time management. The time economy ; Working less ; Energy enlightenment ; Cleaning house -- Part four: The zen of productivity. The zen of productivity ; Shrinking the unimportant ; Removing the unimportant -- Part five: Quiet your mind. Emptying your brain ; Rising up ; Making room -- Part six: The attention muscle. Becoming more deliberate ; Attention hijackers ; The art of doing one thing ; The meditation chapter -- Part seven: Taking productivity to the next level. Refueling ; Drinking for energy ; The exercise pill ; Sleeping your way to productivity -- Part eight: The final step. The final step -- Afterword: One year later. While pursuing his business degree in college, Bailey researched every paper and read every book available on productivity. The lessons and insights Chris discovered over the years led to many counterintuitive insights. Here, he offers best practices that will help every one of us to accomplish more.

Self-Management and Leadership Development by Mitchell G. Rothstein (Editor); Ronald J. Burke (Editor) Self-Management and Leadership Development offers a unique perspective on how leaders and aspiring leaders can and should take personal responsibility for their own development.This distinguished book is differentiated from other books on this topic with its view on the instrumental role played by individuals in managing their own development, rather than depending on others, such as their organization, to guide them. Expert scholars in the area of leadership emphasize the importance of self-awareness as the critical starting point in the process. Explicit recommendations are provided on how individuals can manage their own self-assessment as a starting point to their development. The contributors present insights and practical recommendations on how individuals can actively self-manage through a number of typical leadership challenges. Business school faculty teaching electives in leadership, and managers who engage in leadership development for themselves or others, should not be without this important resource. Consulting firms and training institutions offering leadership development programs and participants in MBA and executive development programs will also find it invaluable.

The Self-Management Workshop by Donald H. Weiss Introduction: How and Why to Train People for Self-Management -- Getting Started. Training for Self-Management. Assessing Self-Management Skills -- The Pyramid of Control. Sort Out your Values (Step 1). Organize your Values into Life Dimensions (Step 2). Write a Vision Statement (Step 3). Prioritize your Life Dimensions (Step 4). Goal Setting (Step 5). Prioritize Goals and Performance Ranges (Step 6). Write an Action Plan (Step 7). Evaluate Progress and Take Corrective Action (Step 8) -- Putting Together the Self-Management Puzzle: Self-Management Exercises. Self-Awareness. Self-Confidence. Self-Esteem/Self-Respect. Drive. Respect for Others.

Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg

Time and Management from a Cross-Cultural Perspective by Hede Helfrich (Editor); Erich Hoelter (Editor); Igor V. Arzhenovskiy (Editor) Differing concepts of time and its management across cultures are a significant problem in global organizations ¿ this book analyzes why and looks for solutions Culturally different attitudes to time management can be extremely harmful in multinational organizations. More than half of all conflicts between Russian and Western European managers, for instance, have been shown toconcern time.

Work, Politics, and Power by Assef Bayat

The 26-Hour Day by Vince Panella Time Control is a blend of success development and time management skills. By focusing on behaviours over organisational skills, it shatters the fallacy of traditional time management and provides the skills needed to leverage your time.

The Concise Time Management and Personal Development by John Adair; Melanie Allen There are many books on time management and personal development. However, John Adair's wide experience of management development in the business, military and academic spheres adds a rare degree of insight, depth and context to practical advice. John Adair's books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. This book encapsulates his writing on how to establish clear long-term goals and link your daily action planning to their achievement. It provides you with the tools, techniques and framework for continuing personal development.

Getting Organized at Work: 24 Lessons for Setting Goals, Establishing Priorities, and Managing Your Time by Kenneth Zeigler "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.

The Power of Having Fun by Dave Crenshaw Fun is the key to success! If you want to be successful, having fun is not an option. It's a necessity. By making fun a top priority--taking meaningful, enjoyable breaks each day, week, month, and year--you'll not only be happier but be more productive, too! Using scientific evidence, real-world case studies, and a healthy dose of wit, bestselling author Dave Crenshaw shows that a regular respite is like a little oasis in your workday. It refreshes and reinvigorates, recharges your batteries--helping you accomplish more with less effort! The Power of Having Fun coaches you through the five-step system thousands of leaders have utilized to boost productivity and propel their careers--all while feeling fantastic! Let Dave Crenshaw lower your stress, raise your results, and restore recess to your routine.

The Self-Management Workshop by Donald H. Weiss Introduction: How and Why to Train People for Self-Management -- Getting Started. Training for Self-Management. Assessing Self-Management Skills -- The Pyramid of Control. Sort Out your Values (Step 1). Organize your Values into Life Dimensions (Step 2). Write a Vision Statement (Step 3). Prioritize your Life Dimensions (Step 4). Goal Setting (Step 5). Prioritize Goals and Performance Ranges (Step 6). Write an Action Plan (Step 7). Evaluate Progress and Take Corrective Action (Step 8) -- Putting Together the Self-Management Puzzle: Self-Management Exercises. Self-Awareness. Self-Confidence. Self-Esteem/Self-Respect. Drive. Respect for Others.

Skilful Time Management by Peter Levin This book is designed to help you cope with academic demands in a way that makes best use of your time and puts you in control of your life."

Time Management for New Employees by Prakash V. Rao If you want to make an impact in a new role, effective time management is vital. Packed with exercises and strategies, this book is a reliable resource for anyone who understands the value of exceptional time management.

What to Do When There's Too Much to Do by Laura Stack In today's world of rapid, disruptive change, strategy can't be separate from execution--it has to emerge from execution. You have to continually adjust your strategy to fit new realities. But if your organization isn't set up to be fast on its feet, you could easily go the way of Blockbuster or Borders. Laura Stack shows you how to quickly drive strategic initiatives and get great results from your team. Her LEAD Formula outlines the Four Keys to Successful Execution: the ability to Leverage your talent and resources, design an Environment to support an agile culture, create Alignment between strategic priorities and operational activities, and Drive the organization forward quickly. She includes a leadership team assessment, group reading guides, and bonus self-development resources. Stack will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to help you hit the ground running!