"In this concise, highly practical book, Christian Hansen draws on his years of research on time management for department chairs. He shows department chairs how to set priorities, create a time budget and log, harness technology to assist in time management, and make self-care a priority. As a handy paperback, this book is designed to be an easy-to-access resource that will not only make department chairs' jobs easier but will also help them to manage stress and prevent burnout."-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-133) and index.

1. It's about time: the highly effective department chair : The need for balance ; You are already doing a great job ; Personal time versus department time ; Differences in the department chair role ; Organization of this book -- pt. 1. Working with limited resources. 2. Getting to the point: managing your priorities : Managing your master to-do list ; First things first ; Scheduling your priorities ; What if there is an emergency? ; Maintaining the P/PC balance ; Questions to consider and practical tips -- 3. The art of enough: managing your resources : Scarcity versus abundance mentality ; How much is your time worth? ; Questions to consider and practical tips -- 4. Knowing where you stand: analyzing your use of time : Where have all the hours gone? ; Budgeting your time ; Preparing for the week ahead ; Questions to consider and practical tips -- 5. Keeping it all straight: getting and staying organized : Signs of disorganization ; Organizing your office ; Organizing your department filing system ; Organizing your computer ; Organizing your e-mail ; Organizing your calendar ; Overcoming procrastination ; Questions to consider and practical tips -- pt. 2. Working with people. 6. You can't do it all: delegating : Delegating and referring decisions ; Delegating tasks to faculty ; Delegation from faculty to chair ; Delegating tasks to staff ; Delegating acting chair responsibilities ; Questions to consider and practical tips -- 7. Taking charge: making meetings work : The cost of meetings ; When to call a meeting ; Agendas ; Running a meeting ; Questions to consider and practical tips -- 8. The artful leader: working with faculty and students : Hiring faculty ; Empowering faculty ; Dealing with faculty conflicts ; Working with students ; Counseling current and prospective majors and minors ; Helping students with enrollment issues ; Advising students with instructor or course issues ; Dealing with students charged with misconduct or violations of academic integrity ; Taking care of your own students ; Questions to consider and practical tips -- 9. Managing up and out: administration and external relations : Working with the dean ; Working with other administrators ; Working with accreditation agencies ; Working with local schools and businesses ; Questions to consider and practical tips -- 10. A fine balance: managing work-life balance : Taking time management home with you ; Winning the time lottery ; Managing your stress ; Claiming your reward for a job well done ; Questions to consider and practical tips.