The Organized Executive (Sound Ideas)

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Summary: Not bad, but somewhat dated
Review: A well-thought out book/tape that seems oriented to the pre-Internet economy, for example there is a lengthy section on dealing with reports sent on routing lists and the usefulness of paper forms. Does anyone still use these tools when there are better alternatives like Lotus Notes, etc? And executive secretaries are getting scarce, at least in the computer industry, where managers are expected to use Microsoft Word. These tapes are still worth a listen, but quite a bit of creative listening is required and a revised edition would be welcome.

Rating:
Summary: Not bad, but somewhat dated
Review: A well-thought out book/tape that seems oriented to the pre-Internet economy, for example there is a lengthy section on dealing with reports sent on routing lists and the usefulness of paper forms. Does anyone still use these tools when there are better alternatives like Lotus Notes, etc? And executive secretaries are getting scarce, at least in the computer industry, where managers are expected to use Microsoft Word. These tapes are still worth a listen, but quite a bit of creative listening is required and a revised edition would be welcome.

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Summary: Highly Recommended!
Review: Even if you are an accomplished executive, take a few moments to browse the pages of this organizational classic. In short, this book is everything a time-management system should be; it suggests scores of simple-to-implement strategies that can quickly improve your efficiency and effectiveness. This revised edition has been updated to incorporate electronic advances, even if some of the tools mentioned have already been rendered obsolete. We [...] recommend this book to anyone who has ever complained about having too much work or too little time.

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Summary: Great book on organizing yourself
Review: I bought this book thinking it would be just another book on cleaning out your mess type of talk. I've been there and done that, but seeing some of the content first I realized there was more to it. I have gotten several tips from the book that will help me a lot. For example, having a file for a staff meeting to collect ideas of things to talk about for an agenda. The only problem is that the book is very centered around filing and paper, and not enough on the electronic systems. Everything mentioned with regards to paper files can be used on a computer as well, but I think this book needs yet another update to get into more details. Overall, I really liked this book, must be a compulsion for organization on my part!

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Summary: Helpful Guide in several areas
Review: I first listened to these tapes in 1994 or so, and they were very helpful then. I return to them every so often to remind myself of the techniques and ideas. Little of "office life" is left untouched: file organization, interacting with staff, managing crisis in your day. The examples are real world and helpful, and she reviews the important points at the end of each section. I liked this so much, that I bought the paperback (for a whopping $6 or so) in 1995. The tapes and the book work well together. You might want to consider getting both. You will not be wasting your money.

Rating:
Summary: Helpful Guide in several areas
Review: I first listened to these tapes in 1994 or so, and they were very helpful then. I return to them every so often to remind myself of the techniques and ideas. Little of "office life" is left untouched: file organization, interacting with staff, managing crisis in your day. The examples are real world and helpful, and she reviews the important points at the end of each section. I liked this so much, that I bought the paperback (for a whopping $6 or so) in 1995. The tapes and the book work well together. You might want to consider getting both. You will not be wasting your money.

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Summary: I am a very busy Entrepreneur - this book works!!!
Review: I have been using the TRAF system for 3 years now. The only thing I add is one more "R" in TRAF and it stands for Read. In my industry I can't read things ASAP. I write down the date I placed the journal/magazine in the pile. If I don't get to it in 14 days - It automatically gets moved to File by my assistant.

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Summary: I really loved it, it helped me organize my time so much
Review: I really loved this book, it helped me really organize my time so much better.

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Summary: Good for your career
Review: I recently purchased the 2001 edition, because my very old and tattered copy had to be retired from excessive use. I read the first edition of this book 1983, because a successful executive assistant recommended it to me when I landed my first secretarial job. The skills I acquired in those early days provided an important foundation...to which I attribute my following career successes.

Ms. Winston's update for the "digital age" is presented in the same no-nonsense style that held my attention over the years. Her suggestions on how to integrate technology into our organizational systems are timely and helpful.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for skills that will benefit their career...and last a lifetime.

Rating:
Summary: Good for your career
Review: I recently purchased the 2001 edition, because my very old and tattered copy had to be retired from excessive use. I read the first edition of this book 1983, because a successful executive assistant recommended it to me when I landed my first secretarial job. The skills I acquired in those early days provided an important foundation...to which I attribute my following career successes.

Ms. Winston's update for the "digital age" is presented in the same no-nonsense style that held my attention over the years. Her suggestions on how to integrate technology into our organizational systems are timely and helpful.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for skills that will benefit their career...and last a lifetime.

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