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Book Recommendation: Four Thousand Weeks

Kai Davis

The best new book I read this year was Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: [link]. After I finished reading it (in March of 2022), I sent a text to a friend saying something like this: Four Thousand Weeks will probably be the best new book I read this year—six out of five stars. I wish everyone would read this book.

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Calendar or Chaos? The Surprising Truth Behind Content Success

Chad Barr

Effective Time Management : It allows for efficient planning and scheduling, minimizing distractions and procrastination. Content Batching : Allocate blocks of time for creating multiple content forms efficiently, such as videos, podcasts, and blog posts. link] What’s Your Content Schedule?

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How to Win with Automation (Hint: It’s Not Chasing Efficiency)

Harvard Business

At the same time, managers need to continue to motivate employees who fear their jobs being replaced by robots. In much the same way, nobody calls a travel agency to book a simple flight anymore. This creates a dilemma for leaders. In this new era of automation, leaders will need to identify new sources of value creation.

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Why Minimize Management Decision Time

Johanna Rothman

I always estimate how long my books take. I'm still experimenting with my book writing to make it faster.). The more competition among managers, the longer the management decision time. See Modern Management Made Easy Book 3 for specific ways to deal with individual manager goals.).

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Time Mismanagement: Remote work requires effective time management skills. However, employees may struggle to prioritize tasks and allocate their time efficiently. Leverage Technology: Provide remote workers with the necessary tools and technology to perform their tasks efficiently.

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Automotive Industry 2022: Overcoming Project Challenges

Epicflow

So, automakers have to change their approaches to product development to make it shorter but no less efficient. . Nevertheless, automotive companies need to deliver their projects as successfully and efficiently as possible. Read more: Project Risk Management: Importance, Challenging Issues, Recommendations.

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Track Your Time for 30 Days. What You Learn Might Surprise You.

Harvard Business

It’s hard to know if we’re really making efficient use of our time. But are we spending our time on the right things? I was feeling overwhelmed after spending the fall launching a new book and was finally turning to the litany of tasks I’d neglected in its wake.