Invaluable: The Secret to Becoming Irreplaceable [Hardcover]

Dave Crenshaw (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 17, 2010

A business fable for anyone feeling overwhelmed, underpaid, and frustrated in their job

From the author of The Myth of Multitasking comes Invaluable, a business fable that empowers the frustrated and overworked to understand the value of their time. At the fictitious company GreenGarb, twenty-something Jason is discontent in his entry-level position, feeling his skills and knowledge are being underutilized; mid-level manager Tracy is overwhelmed by her own workload and needy direct reports; and CEO Helen needs them to sort it out productively. Jason's grandfather Charlie plants the seed of a new perspective in Jason mind: before he can get a raise, he must prove he deserves the raise. He must establish the value of his time, rather than expecting to be paid what he thinks he is worth. Time management consultant Phil helps them determine how they spend their time, and what it costs, with easy-to-follow worksheets that map what their actions and time are worth.

• Offers solid advice for determining just how "invaluable" you are to your boss and customers
• Shows how to create a productive framework of cooperation in the workplace
• Includes an appendix of worksheets and examples that offer concrete tools that can be applied immediately

The Myth of Multitasking taught readers how to take control of their time. Invaluable shows readers how to increase the value of the time they do spend working.

Editorial Reviews

Review

‘…shows how to create a productive framework of cooperation in the workplace'. (Finace & Managment Faculty, September 2010).

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Invaluable empowers the frustrated and overworked to understand what their time is worth and how they can, quite literally, spend it more profitably.

An engaging business fable, Invaluable tells the story of Jason, who is discontent in his entry-level position, feeling his skills and knowledge are underutilized; his manager, Tracy, who is overwhelmed by her own workload and seemingly needy direct reports; and their CEO, Helen, who needs them to sort it out productively. From an unexpected source, Jason learns a hard but invaluable lesson: before he can get a raise, he must prove his real dollar value, rather than expect to be paid what he thinks he is worth. Though at very different stages in their careers, Jason, Tracy, and Helen each learn how to determine the value of their time and actions, the best ways to spend their own time, and how to empower their colleagues to do the same.

With easy-to-use assessments and worksheets and ready-to-implement advice, Invaluable will help you:

• Determine exactly how "invaluable" you are to your boss and customers

• Discover your "Most Valuable Activities" and how to focus on them

• Create a framework of cooperation in the workplace

• Design systems and processes for maximum productivity

• Develop strategies to increase job security and income

In The Myth of Multitasking, Dave Crenshaw showed you how to gain more time, making you more present in both work and life. Invaluable will now show you how to maximize the very real dollar value of each working hour.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (May 17, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470553235
• ISBN-13: 978-0470553237
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A highly sought-after author, speaker, and business coach, Dave Crenshaw is the master of helping business owners harness chaos and harvest personal freedom.

Dave Crenshaw's often humorous and entertaining approach always hits right on the head with audiences. His speeches are described as dynamic and life changing. Dave has also appeared in the news worldwide, including TIME magazine, the Washington Post, Forbes, and the BBC.

Dave's first book, The Myth of Multitasking: How "Doing It All" Gets Nothing Done, is a time management best seller available in many languages worldwide. His second book, Invaluable: The Secret to Becoming Irreplaceable, is also an organizational behavior bestseller. Dave's courses on sites such as lynda.com are also among the world's most widely viewed online training.

Dave is the founder of Invaluable Inc., a coaching and training corporation that has helped transform thousands of businesses around the world.

Dave lives in the shadow of Utah's Rocky Mountains with his wife and children.

To learn more about Dave, visit www.DaveCrenshaw.com.