

The book is my modest attempt to help elected officials, other public servants, and the general public to gain insights into the challenges and rewards of public service. In Getting Things Done I share what I learned as a public servant – how I dealt with projects and incidents large and small, and how I coped with successes and disappointments. This I learned during my decades of public service, especially as city council president, mayor, school board president, and Peace Corps director in Haiti. most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. It’s more demanding intellectually, emotionally, physically, and morally than most people fully understand. Getting Things Done available to buy online at. Public service, especially politics, is a high calling in a grubby world. Filled with helpful worksheets, illustrations, and tips, now its easier than ever to go from idea to done. The Start Finishing Field Guide is a workbook that guides you through Charlie Gilkeys seven-step momentum method. This is often caused by a lack of knowledge and by the unanticipated challenges posed by work in the public realm. This companion to Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done, helps you put your projects immediately into action. Most people who choose a career of public service aim to accomplish great things, but too many don’t. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Audible Audiobook Unabridged David Allen (Author, Narrator), Simon & Schuster Audio (Publisher) 8,903 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 14.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. I wrote Getting Things Done to share stories about how I got things done in government and the public sector generally.
