It is common we write what to do list based on what was identified then you make a matrix to prioritize based on important / urgent then sequence your action plan
Get enough sleep - have your self a good morning coffee - focus on action plan - look and review if there is issue in night report or after hours report if any emergency issue then revisit your action plan and prioritize
There must be more to add to get more organized please share your thoughts Saving Changes...
Dinah, you just remind me of my back years when I worked with German company it was normal to drink Beers during work hours and in early morning it was "Ein Stück Weißbrot und Bier" means one piece of white bread(Loaf) and Beer that's standard breakfast so the manager used to tell me the same Caffeine free as I was enjoying my coffee while he sip his ERDINGER Weißbier Kristall (German Beer). Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Jun 07, 2018 9:31 PM
Replying to Riyadh Salih
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Thanks Andrew, That's good point too what you meant by organically is that some actions we do without thinking about it, just done by reflexes power like we used to drive and change gear while talking, it comes naturally with out thinking
Writing down is a good practice to avoid forgetting few points.
Nothing beats a nice writing instrument and notebook. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Jun 07, 2018 6:47 AM
Replying to Dinah Young
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No coffee for me. Before I leave work each night I make a list of what to do the following day. I start the day by reviewing the list, checking email for anything that will impact my list, review my calendar, and then decide what to do first. As I check things off my list I do a happy dance :).
I also created a KanBan board in SharePoint to keep track of the status of my project artifacts. As the PMO, I need to know what has been completed on every project in my department.
We are in the process of improving my little SharePoint site by creating a dashboard that will track everything about our projects.
Good to hear of that strategy. Centralizing information, providing at-a-glance overview, exposing the right information to empower rapid educated decision making. Saving Changes...
No coffee for me. Before I leave work each night I make a list of what to do the following day. I start the day by reviewing the list, checking email for anything that will impact my list, review my calendar, and then decide what to do first. As I check things off my list I do a happy dance :).
I also created a KanBan board in SharePoint to keep track of the status of my project artifacts. As the PMO, I need to know what has been completed on every project in my department.
We are in the process of improving my little SharePoint site by creating a dashboard that will track everything about our projects.
Seem very interesting and efficient. It must free your mind for the night. Saving Changes...
Derek WohlandBusiness Initiatives Specialist| Choice Administrators, a Word & Brown CompanyTustin, Ca, United States
Jun 07, 2018 6:09 AM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Definitely the coffee is a must. But a lot of it is just in the head, by the heart, and on the go. Naturally there are are appointments and tasks written down, but to remain fluid you need to be able to tackle things on the fly.
1. Check inbox in the AM. Treat it like a to-do list. Log actions taken in your tracking software.
2. Go through email follow up folder. Log any actions taken.
3. Go through your agile backlog template in Smartsheet and touch on each project / action item. This is your main work for the day. Try to close out actions items or make progress on projects.
4. Check inbox after lunch. Repeat steps 2-3 and you should be good.
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1 reply by Mary Jo Maralit
Jun 08, 2018 11:28 AM
Mary Jo Maralit
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Yes, trying to be intentional about not checking the inbox all the time is key. I schedule time in the morning, before lunch and in the afternoon to check email. And like others - I like to make a written list, so that I can check things off, even if it is to put in a To-Do on the Kanban board.
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Mary Jo MaralitProgram Specialist| EducationWashington, Dc, United States
Jun 08, 2018 11:24 AM
Replying to Derek Wohland
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1. Check inbox in the AM. Treat it like a to-do list. Log actions taken in your tracking software.
2. Go through email follow up folder. Log any actions taken.
3. Go through your agile backlog template in Smartsheet and touch on each project / action item. This is your main work for the day. Try to close out actions items or make progress on projects.
4. Check inbox after lunch. Repeat steps 2-3 and you should be good.
Yes, trying to be intentional about not checking the inbox all the time is key. I schedule time in the morning, before lunch and in the afternoon to check email. And like others - I like to make a written list, so that I can check things off, even if it is to put in a To-Do on the Kanban board. Saving Changes...
Eric IsomOwner| learn.pmguaranteed.comUt, United States
Each day, I try to start with the tasks that are important but not urgent, that would otherwise not get done if I don't get to them first. I use Trello to create a weekly Kanban board for my To Do list. I also create other Trello boards for longer-term personal projects, such as the tasks to write and publish a book. I use Evernote for capturing and later retrieving information. Both of these tools work well on the iPhone while on the go. Saving Changes...
I also use OneNote for my to-do-list. Also use Outlook calendar to get reminders on things to do. I wish OneNote had a built in reminder notification feature. Maybe it does, but I have yet to find it. Saving Changes...
