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Before reading this book I was always two days behind schedule. After reading the book, I am now on schedule, or in many instances actually 2-3 hours ahead of schedule. The reason for this is that the book taught me how to delegate my work. To be precise, I am able to concentrate on those tasks that require my attention while delegating other tasks to three volunteers. This not only allows me to complete a heavier work load, but I am also able to provide better care to my patients. In closing, this book has taught me how to work smarter and more effectively and has helped to reduce stress in my life. I look forward to the sequel. Lord only knows that I still have room for improvement.
Patrick H. Lewis
Maynard Rolston's book is a must-read. Even in today's email/voicemail/PDA/cellular world, some basics never change: take action, delegate or trash -- and if action is needed -- prioritize!
While I mostly work on small to medium sized projects as a consultant, the work habits Maynard promotes can help any person in any sized business. And the way to handle meetings, delegate, schedule and priortize can apply in a consultant-client relationship just as well as between employees. My desk top (both real and virtual) will be getting cleaner and more efficient.
Nick Stanley
This book provides very clear, easy-to-implement directions on how you can be tons more productive without working extra hours. Since reading this book, I can now walk into someone's office and immediately know how I should manage them! I dislike reading management books, and found this book to be easy-to-read (like the One-Minute Manager) but much more actionable.
D. Parker
I realized after reading Maynard Rolston's book, "Time Management is an Oxymoron", that I was very much like that frog in the boiling water; I just never noticed how out of control I was. Despite the mounds of paper on my desk, an overflowing inbox, meetings on meetings, and always struggling to keep up with deadlines, I felt fine about my overall effectiveness as an Information Technology Director. But, after reading Maynard's book and applying his system to my situation, I've come to understand just how disorganized I'd been and what impact this had on my effectiveness and my team's productivity. This book can - and does - provide the techniques that will bring positive change to the increasingly hectic business environment. Thanks Maynard!
Steve Cretney
This book is a Job Aid, i.e., a set of proven, practical methods to improve managing time. Because the author attacks time-eaters such as handling paper, e-mail, the telephone, follow-up, etc., the system's approach outlined is applicable to Executives and managers in any business. The "professional" part is that Maynard does the basics very well! He identifies the problems to mismanagement of the above, and quickly and concisely outlines the solution.
Ed Mlodzik
Written from a new slant, this book is interesting and entertaining enough to get you through the steps it takes to truly get organized and make more time for yourself and your family! It has already changed my work habits, and I'm still learning from it. Highly recommend this quick read to anyone who is sitting overwhelmed behind a desk that is piled high with paper.
Linda Snyder
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