When: The Art of Perfect Timing
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.89 (781 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1118226119 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-01-26 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Be Careful When You Do Things" according to J. Brian Watkins. Perhaps Dr. Albert is the ultimate authority on examining the timing issues inherent in business decisions, but if not, there is a distinct lack of citation in this book. Granted, it concerns a highly subjective topic, but it is intriguing that it introduces most of the terms of art as follows: "I call this" In fact the book is entirely Dr. Albert's personal jargon. If there are other timing experts with differing opinions, they aren't found in this work.Almost exclusively taxonomic, only two of the later chapters are devoted to actually making a timi. Problem of Timing Well Explained; Solution is Not A Customer Albert's "When" focuses on timing as a tool to accomplish goals "Timing is everything" is an age-old adage that is well expanded in this book. What is lacking is a description of HOW to determine when, when to shoot, when to back off."When" leaves me with a better understanding of timing issues, which is a valuable skill set. Too often we don't act in a way that acknowledges the importance of timing. I only wish that I could understand better the factors involved in making a timing decision.. Jeri Zerr said Do you focus on time management? Consider the Art of Perfect Timing for improved outcomes.. Most all of us realize we could use improvement in our time management skills. However, is it really time management that is the concern or do we need to take a closer look at the timing element instead? The Art of Perfect Timing delves into explaining timing of events and activities in relation to a score of sheet music and the interaction of many different elements influencing one another. Recommended reading for anyone interested in business or project management in particular.
As of May 2013, nobody has. When explains why good timing is not just a matter of luck, having the right intuition, or applying conventional rules of thumb that no longer work. What inspired you to develop your model of timing? This book began by accident. How does When help us make better timing decisions? When describes a new way to read the dynamics of any environment by finding and analyzing patterns composed of six elements that resemble the structure and organization of a musical composition. Twenty-two years later, I sometimes say that the first sentence of When shoul
Good timing, Albert argues, is not just a matter of luck, intuition, or past experience—all of which may be unreliable—but a skill. Whether we are making strategic business decisions or the smallest personal choice, we must decide not only what to do, but when to do it. Act too early—or too late—and the results can be disastrous. Based on a 20-year investigation into more than 2,000 timing issues and errors, When presents a single and practical approach for dealing with timing in life and business. He describes that skill and details the tools and methods needed to conduct a