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Getting Work Done (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

by · 2014

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Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you need to accomplish? Being pulled in different directions by competing priorities? Getting Work Doneruns you through the basics of being more productive at work. You'll learn to:

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* Align your schedule with your priorities

* Focus your attention and avoid distractions

* Create effective daily routines

* Set boundaries and learn to say no

Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Managerseries. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.

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adult
Length
short · 128 pages

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