The Management of Time, if written in the 90’s, would be seen to be an insightful synthesis of the philosophies of Tom Peters, Steven Covey, Alvin Toffler, Stephen Hawking, Edwards Deming, Deepak Chopra and James Redfield. It is amazing then to realize that this book was first published in 1959.

The Management of Time by James T. McCay was republished post-humously by Prentice-Hall in 1995.

Jim was a friend of mine. I co-authored a new Introduction and Appreciation with Laurie Ward in 1995.

Since it was first published in 1959, hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed increased productivity by reading and using The Management of Time.

Today more than ever, time management is a necessity in a changing business environment. Downsizing and takeovers have forced professionals to take on more responsibilities with less time to accomplish them. In order to succeed, you not only have to perform outstandingly ___ but also manage the overwhelming amount of information that crosses your desk.

This classic guide casts aside the superficial time-management techniques other texts espouse. With its unique blend of psychology, spiritualism, and physics, The Management of Time delivers proven techniques for becoming a leader, coping with rapid change, stimulating creative thinking, developing a values system, and empowering yourself as an individual. You will discover:

* How to create a time investment portfolio that generates maximum yields in both personal growth and work performance

* Tested techniques for breaking out of deadlocked problems and finding original solutions

* Tips for creating time-saving word pictures and making the most of your reading time

* Strategies for fighting boredom by changing your routines and expanding your interests

* Advice for conserving inner energy by cutting down on criticsm and defensiveness

More relevant and important today then ever, this enormously influential guide will help you maximize your productivity for a more successful and manageable career.

Introduction and Appreciation

The Management of Time, if written in the 90’s, would be seen to be an insightful synthesis of the philosophies of Tom Peters, Steven Covey, Alvin Toffler, Stephen Hawking, Edwards Deming, Deepak Chopra and James Redfield. It is amazing then to realize that this book was first published in 1959. That year the Russians took the first pictures of the far side of the moon; computers used punch cards; Cadillacs had tail fins and Have Gun Will Travel was on prime time TV - Jim McCay was 38 years old.

In The Management of Time McCay delivers useable techniques for development in today’s hot topics: leadership, individual empowerment, value, holistic systems, information management, coping with rapid change, stimulating creativity, among others. What’s more, this incredibly rich work is presented in an easy-to-follow, readable style.

We introduce you to this book by following the author’s own advice on how to select a book.

Here are McCay’s 5 key questions and our answers to them:

1. What is the book about?
    
2. Do I want to explore this subject now?
    
3. What are the author’s Qualifications?
    
4. Is this the sort of person who can help me grow?
    
5. How well does the author organize his material?
    

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