The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Things Done

Chapter 2

The Four Components of Getting Things Done

In This Chapter

• Oh, to be organized

• An inside time management secret

• Efficiency matters

• Effectiveness is critical

 

Long before the era of information and communication overload, and long after it, people looked for and will continue to look for ways to get things done. Getting things done, however, can mean different things to different people. The terminology, to put it mildly, is nebulous. As used throughout this book, getting things done will refer to one’s ability to draw upon four components for success at work including: becoming organized, managing your time better, improving efficiency, and increasing effectiveness.

This chapter will examine each of these components in detail ...