Prioritizing Management

Prioritizing Management
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2008
Genre: Administrative agencies
ISBN:

Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services

Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services
Author: Robert C. Dickeson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2009-12-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0470588101

Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services REVISED AND UPDATED Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes new recommendations from the field, communication strategies for more successful campus implementation, a new section on the sources of hidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementation workbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes. This book includes access to additional content online, including models for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on the author's extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timely resource offers the best advice for addressing the current economic concerns affecting most colleges and universities. Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services "For more than a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickeson's practical guide to academic program assessment. These newly expanded approaches are just in time for today's competitive environment." SUZANNE SHIPLEY, president, Shepherd University "Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for program prioritization as well as a practical planning structure that promotes alignment between programs, resources, and university mission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to frame campus discussions around the future of the institution and away from legacy programs whose time has passed." KYLE R. CARTER, provost and senior vice chancellor, Western Carolina University "Dickeson's approach ensures that critical decisions regarding academic programs and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the early adopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it is a powerful and practical tool for any college or university committed to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in a dynamic and increasingly challenging environment." DAVID MAXWELL, president, Drake University

Project Portfolio Management

Project Portfolio Management
Author: Lowell D. Dye
Publisher: Ctr for Business Practices
Total Pages: 421
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781929576005

Selecting the right projects to work on is critical in gaining a competitive edge in today's marketplace. Learn about portfolio management tools, techniques, and methods in this collection of articles from leaders in the field like David Cleland, Robert Cooper, Thomas Saaty, David Frame, Steven Wheelwright, and others. Case studies and best practices show you how others successfully manage their portfolios.

Scaling Software Agility

Scaling Software Agility
Author: Dean Leffingwell
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2007-02-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0321630068

“Companies have been implementing large agile projects for a number of years, but the ‘stigma’ of ‘agile only works for small projects’ continues to be a frequent barrier for newcomers and a rallying cry for agile critics. What has been missing from the agile literature is a solid, practical book on the specifics of developing large projects in an agile way. Dean Leffingwell’s book Scaling Software Agility fills this gap admirably. It offers a practical guide to large project issues such as architecture, requirements development, multi-level release planning, and team organization. Leffingwell’s book is a necessary guide for large projects and large organizations making the transition to agile development.” —Jim Highsmith, director, Agile Practice, Cutter Consortium, author of Agile Project Management “There’s tension between building software fast and delivering software that lasts, between being ultra-responsive to changes in the market and maintaining a degree of stability. In his latest work, Scaling Software Agility, Dean Leffingwell shows how to achieve a pragmatic balance among these forces. Leffingwell’s observations of the problem, his advice on the solution, and his description of the resulting best practices come from experience: he’s been there, done that, and has seen what’s worked.” —Grady Booch, IBM Fellow Agile development practices, while still controversial in some circles, offer undeniable benefits: faster time to market, better responsiveness to changing customer requirements, and higher quality. However, agile practices have been defined and recommended primarily to small teams. In Scaling Software Agility, Dean Leffingwell describes how agile methods can be applied to enterprise-class development. Part I provides an overview of the most common and effective agile methods. Part II describes seven best practices of agility that natively scale to the enterprise level. Part III describes an additional set of seven organizational capabilities that companies can master to achieve the full benefits of software agility on an enterprise scale. This book is invaluable to software developers, testers and QA personnel, managers and team leads, as well as to executives of software organizations whose objective is to increase the quality and productivity of the software development process but who are faced with all the challenges of developing software on an enterprise scale.

Master Your Time, Master Your Life

Master Your Time, Master Your Life
Author: Brian Tracy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2016
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0399183817

Discover 10 Essential Ways to Make the Most of Your Time "Time is money," as the saying goes, but most of us never feel we have enough of either. In Master Your Time, Master Your Life, internationally acclaimed productivity expert and bestselling author Brian Tracy presents a brilliant new approach to time management that will help you gain control of your time and accomplish far more, faster and more easily than you ever thought possible. Drawing on the latest research in productivity science and Tracy's decades of expertise, this breakthrough program allocates time into ten categories of priority--including strategic planning/goal setting, people and family, income improvement, rest/relaxation, and even creative time--and reveals the best techniques for focusing on each effectively. By thoughtfully applying the principles in Master Your Time, Master Your Life, you'll not only achieve greater results and reach your goals more quickly and successfully, you'll also have more time to devote to what you truly love.

Procrastinate on Purpose

Procrastinate on Purpose
Author: Rory Vaden
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0399170626

You've tried managing your time. You've tried prioritizing your time. Now discover how to multiply it. Do you feel like you're busier than ever - yet never caught up? You're not alone. Many of us are tired, frustrated, and stressed from being overworked at the office and at home, with no concrete plan for getting it all under control without compromising our well-being. In Procrastinate on Purpose, self-discipline strategist Rory Vaden presents a different approach for how to identify and focus on what's important. Instead of one more calendar, checklist, or gadget, he points out that what we really need is an understanding of the emotional reasons we fail to maximize our time - and he then reveals the five 'permissions' we can grant ourselves in order to get better results while creating more margin in our daily lives. In this paradigm-shifting book, you will discover how to- Identify your most significant priorities, in business and in life Create more time to do the things you love without sacrificing results Say no to the things that don't matter, and yes to the things that do Implement systems that give you more time tomorrow than you have today Gain control and inner peace by adopting the 'multiplier mindset' Informed by Southwestern Consulting's work with thousands of busy clients, and interspersed with Vaden's case studies that reveal the 'multiplier mindset' at work, this insightful, practical book will turn everything you thought you knew about time upside-down-and it will change the way you work and live. From the New York Timesbestselling author of Take the Stairs- A bold new way to get things done. 'Managing your time is a lot like managing your money. It's not about the numbers; it's about your behavior. The best time-management tricks in the world won't do you much good if they don't actually make your life better. In Procrastinate on Purpose, Rory builds on what we've all heard about time management and adds the two things that have always been missing- emotion and significance.' Dave Ramsey, New York Timesbestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host 'If you've ever thought, 'I wish I had more time,' read the great principles of this book. And then I dare you to do what Rory does- live them.' Jon Acuff, New York Timesbestselling author of Start andQuitter 'Procrastinate on Purposewill alter the way the professional world thinks about time - I've never read anything like it. Useful, unique, and relevant . . . this is an absolute must-read for every leader.' Sue Schick, CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania and Delaware 'This book is a game-changer.' Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Busand The Carpenter 'Every once in a while a book comes along that completely shifts the way an entire generation thinks about a specific topic. When it comes to time management and productivity, Procrastinate on Purposemay be the one!' Andy Andrews, New York Timesbestselling author of The Traveler's Giftand The Noticer

The Art of Prioritizing

The Art of Prioritizing
Author: Nikhil Wad
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2023-03-24
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to manage your time effectively and prioritize your tasks. This book is a comprehensive guide that teaches readers how to maximize their productivity by focusing on what truly matters. This book offers practical strategies and techniques to help you stay organized, minimize distractions, and achieve your goals. From identifying your top priorities to managing your time efficiently, this book covers everything you need to know to become a master of prioritization. Whether you're a busy professional, a student, or a parent, This book is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to make every minute count.

Time Management Planner

Time Management Planner
Author: Amy S. Morgan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2013-03-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781482677546

We all have the same number of hours in a day, but some people manage to get more done than others. It takes prioritizing, organizing, reprioritizing, and staying on top of your schedule and tasks at all times. This Time Management Planner is a little different than others, because it combines more than just your schedule and a short to-do list. This planner is made for just 8 weeks, so you can stay focused and not get overwhelmed by all that you have to do in the future... focusing only on what's right before you. If you actively use this planner, and replace it every 8 weeks, you will find yourself not only staying organized, but having your own small records library to look back on at the end of the year. Each planner has 6 monthly pages at the front - so that you can plan ahead, without getting wrapped up in the details. Then, you have 8 weeks worth of daily planner 2-page spreads. Each week begins with a task prioritization page - allowing you to plan & record immediate tasks for the week, short-term tasks, quarterly tasks, and long-term tasks or ideas. Then there is a weekly schedule page, so you can jot down your main goals, appointments or focus for that week. Following the task prioritization page and the calendar for the week, you have 7 days, each spread across 2 pages -- on the left a place for notes, time schedule, meal plans, fitness notes, and expenditures for the day. On the right, the day's top 3 priorities, other tasks, phone calls to make, appointments, a place to note emails, faxes, or mail to send, errands/deliveries to run, and follow-up notes which may help you plan the next day. With this on hand, you'll always know what your plans are, where you need to be, and what you should be focusing on, so that you don't get distracted and you can keep yourself on course toward your goals.

Mastering the Art of Management

Mastering the Art of Management
Author: Samuel Valme, Ph.D.
Publisher: Samuel Valme, Ph.D.
Total Pages: 155
Release:
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Mastering the Art of Management is a comprehensive guide to building leadership skills and achieving success as a manager. The book provides a step-by-step approach to developing the core competencies required for effective management, including communication, team-building, decision-making, and problem-solving. The author emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness, encouraging readers to identify their strengths and weaknesses and take proactive steps to improve their management capabilities. The book also provides practical tips and strategies for staying ahead of the curve, including networking, continuous learning, and embracing a growth mindset. Overall, Mastering the Art of Management is an essential resource for new and experienced managers alike who want to develop their leadership skills and achieve success in their roles.