http://www.doublejourney.com/2007/12/19/the-illusion-of-work/ Going From Good To Great Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 http://www.doublejourney.com/2007/12/19/the-illusion-of-work/#comment-593 Reading For All of Us Christmas Giving Edition | Personal Finance Blog by Money Ning Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:07:12 +0000 http://www.doublejourney.com/2007/12/19/the-illusion-of-work/#comment-593 [...] talks about his plans to move from middle to upper management!  Some thought provoking stuff [...] […] talks about his plans to move from middle to upper management!  Some thought provoking stuff […]

]]> http://www.doublejourney.com/2007/12/19/the-illusion-of-work/#comment-354 terrence Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:13:51 +0000 http://www.doublejourney.com/2007/12/19/the-illusion-of-work/#comment-354 I just think it really depends where you are in your career. I've known plenty of people who never really "looked busy" even though I know they are. But there is always that person who just complains all the time that they never have any time. These people you have to raise an eye at. I just think it really depends where you are in your career. I’ve known plenty of people who never really “looked busy” even though I know they are. But there is always that person who just complains all the time that they never have any time. These people you have to raise an eye at.

]]> http://www.doublejourney.com/2007/12/19/the-illusion-of-work/#comment-346 bluestreak Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:21:05 +0000 http://www.doublejourney.com/2007/12/19/the-illusion-of-work/#comment-346 I agree with you for the most part that to move to the new rank you want, it takes more than just checking off as many tasks as possible. However, it's always good to show that you're busy (when you really are). Others need to know because people associate lots of work with hard working and reliable. What's critical is to be organized and methodical in spite of the workload. Time management is complicated; You'd have to be able to prioritize, but even before that you'd have to be able to make the best possible decisions quickly. What makes someone stands out for me is effective time management. I agree with you for the most part that to move to the new rank you want, it takes more than just checking off as many tasks as possible. However, it’s always good to show that you’re busy (when you really are). Others need to know because people associate lots of work with hard working and reliable. What’s critical is to be organized and methodical in spite of the workload. Time management is complicated; You’d have to be able to prioritize, but even before that you’d have to be able to make the best possible decisions quickly. What makes someone stands out for me is effective time management.

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