Skilful Time Management

Author:   Peter Levin
Publisher:   Open University Press
ISBN:  

9780335222940


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   16 October 2007
Format:   Paperback
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‘I was getting badly behind with my work – missing deadlines and not covering essential ground. Peter’s practical suggestions have helped me prioritize my tasks, make much better use of my time, and get back on track.’ BSc Economics studentAre you, like many other students, faced with complex and often conflicting demands on your time? Do you feel as though you're constantly under pressure to make difficult decisions about what task to get on with next? Do you find having irregular deadlines superimposed on top of your weekly timetable a headache to deal with? This book is designed to help you cope with academic demands in a way that makes best use of your time – and puts you in control of your life. It is based on the principle that an ounce of organization can save you a ton of struggle. It shows you, among other things, how to Create a time-use strategy and put it into practice Plan your weekly routine Prioritize tasks, and manage two or more tasks at once Use your time productively Overcome blocks to getting started on tasks Make sure you meet deadlines

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Author:   Peter Levin
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.60cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 20.20cm
Weight:   0.162kg
ISBN:  

9780335222940


ISBN 10:   0335222943
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   16 October 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

The myth of ‘time management’. READ THIS FIRST! Introduction Part One: Strategic thinking Think strategically . . . to get a good degree! The idea of a time-use strategy Creating a time-use strategy Implementing a time-use strategy Part Two: How to . . . Work out how much time you’ve got . . . and find more Plan your weekly routine Watch those deadlines Estimate how long a task will take Manage two or more tasks at once Prioritize tasks . . . and make sure you don’t overlook any Control the time you spend on a task Use your time productively Overcome blocks to getting started on a task Stop being such a perfectionist Make sure you meet a deadline Catch up when you’ve lost time Monitor and review

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Dr Peter Levin is an educational developer at LSE. One of his roles is that of teamwork tutor for students working on group projects. Prior to taking up his present position he lectured in social policy at LSE. He is author of Making Social Policy (Open University Press, 1997).

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