This book investigates the core question of how managers can optimize both personal and organizational time to improve overall productivity and performance. Lester R. Bittel, an experienced management consultant, provides a structured framework for time management that addresses the common pressures faced by leaders in corporate environments. The text relies on practical management principles and systematic approaches to task delegation, decision-making, and information flow to help managers reclaim their schedules.

Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for traditional management training, focusing on the mechanics of organizational efficiency. Readers frequently note the practical, no-nonsense approach to time management that remains relevant for those seeking to master basic leadership workflows.