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ashleymarie6's review
4.0
I really liked the different productivity personality types. It makes a lot of sense why things that work for me (breaking up big projects into small tasks with deadlines) my husband finds unhelpful. Lots of customized tips for your type n
natahsiynyupyup's review
4.0
I think this is a great book on getting organized. The resources listed within it are plentiful and very useful. The only thing I dislike is that there are so many—in the text Carson states they’re available on her website as PDFs but to access them you have to get a membership.
noisydeadlines's review against another edition
4.0
This book brings various productivity strategies based on what the author calls personal productivity styles. There is a questionnaire to help us identify what is our primary style. There are tips on how to write emails, how to manage emails, meeting strategies, task management, note-taking tips. But the core of getting organized is very similar to what is presented in David Allen's "Getting Things Done" method. The good-old "capture, clarify, organize, do". Some things I think were overgeneralized according to the productivity style, like linking a person's style to how she decorates her office.
jennyl's review
4.0
Even if you've read other books about managing your time and have tried multiple approaches, this book is still a good read because of its focus on four different productivity styles - prioritizer, planner, arranger, and visualizer. There's a quiz to help you find your preferred style, and then tips and recommendations for ways to align your style with how you work, participate on a team, manage, coach, and generally interact at work.
The book didn't help me come up with a specific plan, mainly because I don't have one productivity style. Instead, I'm equally spread out across all four styles, but I'll still take some of the tips to heart and continue tweaking my routines. That said, I found it valuable to understand why I do some of the things I do and realize I probably shouldn't fight those tendencies because they're a natural inclination for me. I'll also probably take productivity style into account when pitching ideas and presentations at the office.
If you haven't thought about this kind of approach to your time management, I would definitely recommend reading this book.
The book didn't help me come up with a specific plan, mainly because I don't have one productivity style. Instead, I'm equally spread out across all four styles, but I'll still take some of the tips to heart and continue tweaking my routines. That said, I found it valuable to understand why I do some of the things I do and realize I probably shouldn't fight those tendencies because they're a natural inclination for me. I'll also probably take productivity style into account when pitching ideas and presentations at the office.
If you haven't thought about this kind of approach to your time management, I would definitely recommend reading this book.
yvejr's review
3.0
I was torn between 3 and 4 stars. What I learned most was about working with others with different styles. I liked many of the suggestions to increase productivity. You can't create more time, and your best bet is to better use the time you have and cut out anything that doesn't fit.
It was a little long towards the end. I felt like it could have been a little shorter; however the author kept it reasonably entertaining.
It was a little long towards the end. I felt like it could have been a little shorter; however the author kept it reasonably entertaining.
annabean's review against another edition
4.0
Great ideas for productivity. I particukarly like the fact that she provides numerous examples and ideas on how to handle regular time wasters and acknowledges that not all methods work for everyone.
kil3yp's review against another edition
3.0
If this is your first foray into time management and organization, you’ll probably fully enjoy this book. The productivity styles are simple and clear, and used consistently throughout, making it easy to find the information specific to you. Tate also provides clear, actionable advice, and real tools of all sorts that will help you on your journey.
If however, you’re like me and devour every time management and organization book that crosses your path, you’ll probably find yourself skimming. The truth is there are only so many techniques and tips, and while Tate arranges them in an easy to read manner, they’re still the same tips from the last four books you read.
A lot of filler as well - although some great sections on reigning in meetings, and making your productivity style work well with other productivity styles in an office or on a team, from a variety of levels.
If however, you’re like me and devour every time management and organization book that crosses your path, you’ll probably find yourself skimming. The truth is there are only so many techniques and tips, and while Tate arranges them in an easy to read manner, they’re still the same tips from the last four books you read.
A lot of filler as well - although some great sections on reigning in meetings, and making your productivity style work well with other productivity styles in an office or on a team, from a variety of levels.
kayladro's review against another edition
3.0
We all know I love a good time management and self-help book, and this one definitely had me reconsidering the email first strategy I employ when I get in to work each day. Overall though, not as engaging or well written as Laura Vanderkam or Gretchen Rubin. The four groups Tate employs just don’t speak to me like Rubin’s four tendencies do.
indoorg1rl's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of good, practical tips to be productive, based on Personal Productivity Style (one of the four: Prioritiser, Planner, Arranger, or Visualiser.
As expected, my quiz sorted me to be a Prioritiser/Planner (1 point difference). There were a lot of 'hacks' in this book that I had done regularly, but this was still a good reminder/affirmation to have.
For a Productivity fan like me, there was nothing amazingly new/fresh in the book. But this would make a great starting kit for Productivity newbies.
As expected, my quiz sorted me to be a Prioritiser/Planner (1 point difference). There were a lot of 'hacks' in this book that I had done regularly, but this was still a good reminder/affirmation to have.
For a Productivity fan like me, there was nothing amazingly new/fresh in the book. But this would make a great starting kit for Productivity newbies.
jennyl's review against another edition
4.0
Even if you've read other books about managing your time and have tried multiple approaches, this book is still a good read because of its focus on four different productivity styles - prioritizer, planner, arranger, and visualizer. There's a quiz to help you find your preferred style, and then tips and recommendations for ways to align your style with how you work, participate on a team, manage, coach, and generally interact at work.
The book didn't help me come up with a specific plan, mainly because I don't have one productivity style. Instead, I'm equally spread out across all four styles, but I'll still take some of the tips to heart and continue tweaking my routines. That said, I found it valuable to understand why I do some of the things I do and realize I probably shouldn't fight those tendencies because they're a natural inclination for me. I'll also probably take productivity style into account when pitching ideas and presentations at the office.
If you haven't thought about this kind of approach to your time management, I would definitely recommend reading this book.
The book didn't help me come up with a specific plan, mainly because I don't have one productivity style. Instead, I'm equally spread out across all four styles, but I'll still take some of the tips to heart and continue tweaking my routines. That said, I found it valuable to understand why I do some of the things I do and realize I probably shouldn't fight those tendencies because they're a natural inclination for me. I'll also probably take productivity style into account when pitching ideas and presentations at the office.
If you haven't thought about this kind of approach to your time management, I would definitely recommend reading this book.
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