Best Time Management Books & Resources for Plastic Surgeons & Practice Managers

Productivity & Efficiency Resources for Plastic Surgeons & Specialist Practice Managers to make the most of your precious time

  • Too many things to do and too little time to get them done?
  • Suffering from information overwhelm and an overflowing email inbox?
  • Want to live a BETTER life and have more fun & balance?

One of the BEST things you can do is make the most of your time and your life. And time management books can help.

Life is Short.  Here are some resources that can help!

Best Time Management Books & Resources for Practice Managers David Staughton SPEx

Time Management for Surgeons, Doctors and their Practice Teams

Smart Time Management for Doctors by Kate ChristieSmart Time Management for Doctors by Kate Christie

  • Doctors work in an environment where circumstance matters more than a tragedy. This book offers the best time management tips for doctors.

 

Take Back Time - Bringing Time Management to Medicine by Judy CapkoTake Back Time: Bringing Time Management to Medicine by Judy Capko

Take Back Time: Bringing Time Management to Medicine by Judy Capko is an essential guide for healthcare professionals who want to take control of their time, reduce stress, and improve their productivity. The book offers ideas for optimising practice operations, increasing revenue, and improving work-life balance.

The book explores many different areas of interest, including how to set priorities, manage interruptions, delegate effectively, and use technology to improve productivity. The author also provides guidance on how to manage staff effectively, handle difficult patients and situations, and improve communication and collaboration.

One of the unique aspects of this book is its focus on the specific time management challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Judy Capko emphasises the value of developing a time management plan that is tailored to the unique demands of medical practice, including managing patient flow, scheduling appointments, and handling emergencies.

Take Back Time: Bringing Time Management to Medicine is a book for healthcare professionals who want to improve their productivity and work-life balance. This book will help you take control of your time, reduce stress, and build a thriving healthcare practice in a competitive industry.

Best Books on Time Management, Productivity & Efficiency

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

  • This book needs no introduction. It is a practical approach to becoming effective in every walk of life. A must-read for everyone!

The 25 Minute Meeting – Donna Mc George (and her other great books too)

The 25 Minute Meeting – Donna Mc George (and her other great books too)

  • If you wish to sharpen your focus and do more work in less time, The 25 Minute Meeting is your handbook for planning a better and effective workday.

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Atomic Habits by James Clear

  • James Clear offers a no-nonsense approach to building good habits and maintaining them. We all need a bit of help in this department to excess in life.

Get Sh*t Done

Get Sh t Done : Jeffrey Gitomer : 9781119647201

  • As evident from the name, the book will enable you to get sh*t done, beat procrastination and feel more fulfilled in life.

Get Sh*t Done by Lauris Liberts

  • This is one of the time management books by Lauris Liberts that is full of helpful quotes, mantras and sayings to help you overcome procrastination and get sh*t done.

Useful Ideas for Being More Efficient from Time Management Books

  • Get Clear on your Goals
  • Get everyone on the same page – Start the Day (and the week) with a Team Huddle in theatre or the practice
  • Print pads of A4 and A5 To Do Lists for all your team to use
  • Provide team members and patients paper and pen and encourage them to take notes in any meeting (write it down!)

Useful Productivity Apps & Tools

  • ToDoist
  • Calendly
  • Calendar
  • CloudApp
  • Hootsuite
  • Toggl
  • LastPass & Dashlane – for remembering your passwords
  • HelloSign
  • Life360

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