Jayson ReadProject ManagerEden Prairie, Mn, United States
Most of us have a daily routine we follow in order to keep our projects and ourselves on track and out of the pits of dispair and discombobulation. What's yours? Saving Changes...
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Sylvie EdwardsProfessor/Program coordinator| Durham College (DC)Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Usually starts with a 1/2 hour of email review. I keep it to 1/2 hour, answer what is urgent, give a time for follow up to others and then I start on whatever task is a priority off the top of my list.
I have been making lists for myself since I was very young and I find that it still works for me. I review the list and compile it as the last thing that I do for the day which leaves me with a clean slate for the next morning... and away we go... Saving Changes...
1. Read high priority emails - follow up with tel calls if required
2. Review scheduled meetings for the day, be ready
3. Review Project Plan [always on desk] has anything changed
4. Walk the job where necessary, speak with people.
This routine works for me. Saving Changes...
Taralyn Frasqueri-MolinaSenior Project Manager| Independent ContractorPasadena, Ca, United States
@Vasoula - that's pretty much what I do as well. #4 especially during the implementation phase of my projects. Saving Changes...
Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
My day is driven by lists! I have a comprehensive to do list, and a sticky note prepared the night before, stuck on my laptop for the morning. That covers the top priorities for the next morning. Saving Changes...
Daily routine depends upon the experience of the Project Manager and the maturity of the Project Team! Accordingly the routine activities performed by the PM varies.
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Jayson ReadProject ManagerEden Prairie, Mn, United States
So, since I started the thread I figured I might as well post mine. It's very similar to Vasoula's.
1. Review my Master Task List. This is my bible that has all of the tasks for my work life along with what's due when, who owns the task, and who's waiting on who. I follow up on any oustanding and high priority tasks and decide which ones I'm tackling for the day.
2. Prepare for any meetings that day. Make sure I have all the artifacts ready and printed out (if needed) and all of my notes at the ready.
3. Watch my project(s). Work the plan and review my change or issues lists. Saving Changes...
Jeff ArmstrongAgile Programme & Portfolio Consultant| business-docs.co.ukLondon, United Kingdom
Lists lists lists - that's me. So,... I finish each day by tidying my list.
..then the day starts with that list :) Saving Changes...
Russell GeakeProject Management Consultant| Deciduous Partners LtdLostwithiel, Cornwall, United Kingdom
cynically:
Scream=>rant=>meeting=>cry=>pub.
(actually I have only managed the middle one so far)
seriously:
I tend not to get onto email until about an hour after the day has started...this give me a chance to review the list I drew up the night before and act on yesterday's priorities with the benefit of a clear night and any bright ideas or must do's that came up in between.
Because I run multiple projects concurrently, some of which are part of a wider programme I have allocated specific slots to recurring tasks on a weekly basis. There are things which can't be moved such as conference calls and weekly/monthly client reporting deadlines. Add to the complication that some projects are run waterfall, and others are agile, there are also the daily scrums and weekly Sprint reviews, retrospective and planning sessions.
As these things are all part of the week every week - I pretty much know what I will be doing and when before the day starts, it's then a case of asking myself which items and tasks can I delegate or rely on others to pick up. All this is alongside all the other elements of PM such as keeping in touch with the team and making sure they are happy and working well. Saving Changes...
I start with e-mails, there is no point in doing administration if something has occurred that needs urgent attention.
I prepare for meetings either chairing or attending.
I also review the issue register. My teams update this when issues arise, so I try to keep on top of what is happening and follow up where necessary. They may think they are handling it but that is not always the case,
Then its check on progress with the team members esp when they are dealing with issues.. Saving Changes...
