The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian Moran

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran has been a long time bestseller, helping thousands of people get more done in less time. The key to Morrison's highly successful technique relies on breaking the traditional year into 12-week cycles. The idea is to focus on achieving results in shorter, more tangible chunks of time, helping individuals and teams stay motivated and increase productivity.

Throughout the book, Moran looks at how 12 weeks at a time can help organizations stay on track; increase their resilience; and how employees can apply the same principles on a personal level. He provides a step-by-step process, including making the adjustment from a calendar-focused view to a 12-week system, and then creating a plan that works for the reader’s individual goals. This plan should include setting specific, measurable goals; breaking the goals into smaller chunks of tasks; avoiding multitasking; and staying focused on the end goal.

Moran also looks at how to measure progress, and acknowledging the progress made. He provides ideas to keep track of progress through “retrospectives”, “active learning”, and “reflection points”. The active learning process helps individuals look at their successes and failures and make adjustments accordingly.

Moran then looks at specific strategies for working within a 12-week system, such as reducing “waste” in the workplace, which includes reducing distractions and focusing on the tasks that matter most. He also looks at the difference between “quick wins”, which can provide quick and easy successes, and “high impact wins”, which requires more effort but can result in greater accomplishments.

The book is full of practical advice, inspiring stories, and case studies, as well as tips on how to stay organized and motivated in order to achieve one’s goals. The 12 Week Year is for anyone wanting to get ahead in their career or business, or simply wanting to make the most of their time. Whether you’re looking to move your business forward, plan a big personal project, or simply maximize your time, The 12 Week Year can help you gain the focus and clarity needed to get more done in less time.