I notice that more and more people contact me about what I write here. So I would encourage you all to leave a comment too and of course, please link to my site.
Getting Things done is the title of a new book I started reading this week.
I have read many management books and many time management books. cb consulting offers time management seminars also. So there are really two reasons for me reading this book.
a) David Allen suggests that the old time management techniques like A/B/C prioritising and planning methods are a little out of date. Therefore for me offering trainings I like to offer the most valid way of an effective time management training.
b) as part of my “new life” I need to find a way to deal with hundreds of emails, unexpected work loads, processing information and Getting Things Done! So ultimately it offers me hands-on support in my daily job. Whilst job is defined as any kind of work you carry out, e.g. DIY, gardening etc. (definition by Allen).
I try to keep you up to speed whilst I read this book. Most interesting in the beginning is the theory of the pebble you throw into a pond. It will form some ripples but then it eases out and the pond is still again. That is how you should be able to deal with your work load in order to not stress.
I keep you posted.
Volker
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#1 by Sue Massey on July 16, 2008 - 07:30
Where did you get your blog layout from? I’d like to get one like it for my blog.
#2 by ballueder on July 16, 2008 - 09:38
Hello Sue,
It is Tarski by Benedict Eastaugh and Chris Sternal-Johnson; I modified things a bit and added my own picture I took on a holiday in Thailand.
Good meeting you.
Volker