Product Description
Wouldnt it be great to arrive at your destination certain of having everything you need; or to have people look forward to working with you because youre so together? Or how about having a more loving, peaceful home with a happier family? In your hectic life, you may not think this is possible. But you can pull yourself together, set up logical systems for getting things done, and have time for the life you want.
If youre busy and want more time, but are unwilling to make some changes right now, today, this book is not for you. Peggy Duncan takes a no-nonsense approach to help people work smarter. She gets right to the point in a light, entertaining tone to help you get your life back!
- Organize everything around you so you can think.
- Unclutter your mind with cues that help you remember.
- Move beyond deciding to do it, and get it done.
- Get real, stay focused, and eliminate useless work.
- Invest in the right technology, and finish work quicker.
This is a business book for busy people. What do you want to have more time to do?
About the Author
Peggy Duncan is a personal productivity expert and trainer, and is passionate about helping busy professionals achieve work-life balance. Formal training at IBM gave Peggy the foundation she needed to understand how to get the right work done the best way. Through IBMs clean desk policy, its well-defined processes and procedures, and its fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, Peggy learned how her work habits and computer skills directly affected her productivity.
Peggy continues to work with employees of corporate giants such as UPS and Genentech, Inc.; media powerhouses such as USA Today and the New York Times Newspaper Group; and organizations such as the U.S. Tennis Association and Federally Employed Women. Shes presented at major conferences such as Excellence in Government and the UNITY Conference for Journalists of Color. She is guest faculty for the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, the Leadership Development Institute of the National Association of Minority Media Executives, and she regularly teaches a class for faculty and staff at Georgia Tech, titled Get Organized NOW!.
Peggys expertise has been featured in publications, including: Inc., O, the Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, MyBusiness, Fitness, Essence, Good Housekeeping, Black Enterprise, and the Business Journals. She publishes an online magazine, and is a writer for business publications, a media spokesperson, and a former co-host of technology-related radio and television shows in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Durham, NC native uses a mixture of real-world examples, expert tips and techniques, computer demos, and humor to add impact to her message.