Balancing Time and Workload
By Andrew Bird
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This eBook has been designed to provide you with information on the basic principles of balancing time and workload. In this practical, easy to read eBook you’ll be presented with evidence-informed and experience tested strategies for getting the most out of your day without burning the candle at both ends. These strategies will immediately assist you to become more productive, less stressed, and more efficient as you regain control of your time and workload. The key to this approach is to understand the foundational principles of time and workload management and then embedding them in your everyday work habits. It's all about creating a structured plan for your work life that is easy to understand and even easier to implement.
Andrew Bird
Andrew Bird is a historian of the Second World War, as well as a writer and broadcaster.He has written two military aviation history books on RAF Coastal Command: A Separate Little War (Grub Street) HB 2003, 2005, PB 2008 Kindle 2012, and Coastal Dawn (Grub Street) HB 2012. Andrew's new style of writing for Coastal Dawn was a hit with readers going straight into the No 3 Spot of the Amazon top ten-bestseller list for the Battle of Britain.Andrew has also taken part in historical documentaries: 2012 he was a consultant and contributor for War Heroes In My Family (Series 1) on Channel 5, made by 360 Productions. Acting as a consultant on BBC Who Do You Think You Are (Series 10) for Wall-to-Wall Media, which was transmitted in July 2013.He is a full-time creative graphic designer, and has worked for an eclectic mix of people: Sir Julian Rose - Harwick Estates Organic's, George Harrison, Robert Hardy, Vince Hill and Rachel Goswell (of Slowdive, Mojave 3) to Reading Outreach Programme, HHR, Leander Club, The Guardian Media Group and Waitrose (part of the John Lewis Partnership).Andrew was drawn by internationally acclaimed artist Dryden Goodwin for his 'Open' exhibition.He is a member of the Society of Authors, and lives in Berkshire - in Elizabeth Taylors (the writer) former house.
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Balancing Time and Workload - Andrew Bird
Balancing Time and Workload
By Drew Bird and Jason Giesbrecht
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Copyright @ 2012 ManagerKnowHow Holdings Inc.
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ISBN 978-0-9879901-2-9
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One - Fundamental Concepts of Time and Workload Management
Chapter Two - Planning For Success
Chapter Three - Managing Interruptions, Distractions, and Disruptions
Summary
About the Authors
Other eBook Titles by These Authors
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Introduction
Balancing time and workload may be one of the most difficult challenges a manager or leader faces on a daily basis.
This eBook has been designed to provide you with information on the basic principles of balancing time and workload. In the next few pages you’ll be presented with evidence-informed strategies for getting the most out of your day without burning the candle at both ends. These strategies will immediately assist you to become more productive, less stressed, and more efficient as you regain control of your time and workload. The key to this approach is understanding the foundational principles of time and workload management and then embedding them in your everyday work habits. It's all about creating a structured plan for your work life that is easy to understand and even easier to