Hi Maryellen,<div><br></div><div>This is going to become a great discussion. </div><div><br></div><div>Maybe everybody already knows this, but applying the Pareto principle (20% effort yield 80% of results) is useful in time management. </div>
<div><br></div><div>My best productivity tip is to answer the phone or email in the morning until I have done a solid block of real work. </div><div><br></div><div>Another thing I have learned, but rarely practice is many assigned tasks can be left undone. Or done with a C- level effort. </div>
<div><br></div><div>Hope this helps.</div><div><br></div><div>Caroline Leopold</div><div>Writer</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 3:16 PM, OBrien, Maryellen <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a target="_top" href="mailto:xxxxxx@ecu.edu">xxxxxx@ecu.edu</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
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<div>I&#39;m trying to pull together a session on time management with an emphasis on practical techniques for busy people juggling multiple, conflicting priorities.  I&#39;d greatly appreciate it if you could recommend a book or even a specific tool/technique that
 works for you.  It might be something as simple as, closing the office door or a special feature in Outlook.  If you can estimate how much time you save using your tool, that&#39;s even better.</div>
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