Three Star Leadership

Productivity

When you're in charge, you set the tone for your group. You'd better be both effective and efficient. Here are some resources to help you.

Time Management/Workflow

Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen is the only "time management" book I recommend because it's not really about time management. It's about workflow, and that's far more helpful in today's fast-paced, multi-tasking world.

Energy Management

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz is about the management of energy, how to maintain it, conserve it and concentrate it.

Six Sigma/Problem Analysis

Six Sigma is a concept that's become overburdened with a reputation for delivering almost magical results through statistical analysis. In truth, Six Sigma is not so much about statistical analysis as it is about maintaining consistent performance.

The system improves the consistency of performance through two sets of tools. There are tools for disciplined problem analysis. And there are statistical tools for managing processes over time.

Most managers will benefit from the disciplined problem solving methods. Only a few need to learn to use the statistical tools.

There are lots of books on Six Sigma, but the best resource I've found is the iSixSigma web site. You'll be able to dip into this big subject at several points, take what you need and move on. There are also pointers to other excellent resources.