The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Things Done [Paperback]

Jeff Davidson (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: December 6, 2005

The secret to getting more checks on that to-do-list ?

As companies and workers are being pressured to do more for less, new ways of becoming more time-productive are essential. The Complete Idiot?s Guide to Getting Things Done gives readers the tools they need to increase personal productivity in the workplace, including how to visualize short- and long-term goals, tear down the walls of procrastination, manage energy instead of time, streamline work space, run productive meetings, work effectively with others, and more.
-Over the past 10 years, American productivity has risen 46% while hours worked have remained flat (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
-Books on personal productivity sell very well
-Author?s related book, The Complete Idiot?s Guide to Managing Your Time, is phenomenally successful
-Author is a nationally recognized speaker

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jeff Davidson, MBA, CMC, is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Managing Your Time and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Managing Stress and is a nationally recognized management consultant, speaker, and educator. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (December 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592574211
• ISBN-13: 978-1592574216
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #549,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!, May 25, 2006

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Amanda Redding (San Mateo, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Things Done (Paperback)

I was looking forward to accomplishing some big things in my life and this book helped me enormously. It goes into great detail as to the philosophy, the mind-set, the action you need to undertake to get things done. The book is kind of long, but that's good, because you get to pick those portions that apply directly to your current situation. I would definitely recommend this book if you are seeking to achieve anything major in your career or for that matter your personal life and want some guidance, some good ideas, and a ready reference source.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, October 17, 2007

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Jennifer E. Scholl - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Things Done (Paperback)

The author does a very credible job of tackling today's most pervasive topic. I found myself reading chapters that initially thought I wouldn't be interested in. I would recommend this book for anyone who is after results.

23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will help you, June 11, 2006

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Sarah Massey (Lansing, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Things Done (Paperback)

If you have read some of the other popular books out there on getting things done, and found that they actually increase your work load instead ofto streamline it, you might want to give this book a try. In a very methodical, easy to follow approach the author lays out a plan for you to be more effective and efficient. Each chapter focuses on a specific component of being more productive and each is relatively easy to get through. Even before I finished this book, I was eager to put some of the suggestions into practice.