I maintain a personal To-Do list as a project schedule in Microsoft Project. I use it to manage the many small things I need to do at work that can't be considered actual project tasks. Keeping these in a schedule helps me perform these things in the most efficient order, and helps track the dependencies that often appear between them. For example, I might need to get Stakeholder A's decision about a small matter that affects a task, but Stakeholder A can't render it until Stakeholder B provides her feedback about a separate but related matter. However, Stakeholder B will be out of the office on personal leave for the next three days...
In this way I can track small things, and take action to keep them from delaying my project. This schedule also enables me to use my time effectively by focusing only on matters I can impact, while saving other matters until another time.
This sounds very interesting! I never thought of using MS Project (did not have access to the application back in the day).
But a good, strong approach to help focus and prioritise. Thanks! Saving Changes...
I taught project management from lot of years ago working for education providers, into Universities for undergraduates and graduates and inside masters. I created all the training materials and content. The course that is the most successful in terms of number of participants including I perform it inside the PMI World Tour in several countries is one I created and named "Project management for everybody". I always sustained this: people performs project management from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed. Think about it and you will agree with me (I guess, hehehehe). The difference when you put it in practice inside your work place is the degree of formality. That´s all.
Very interesting viewpoint, Sergio. Agree strongly.
I was more interested if any one of us have adopted the tools and techniques provided by the methodology and, if so, how it has helped.
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Feb 14, 2018 4:57 AM
Sergio Luis Conte
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When I wrote I used it and I taught it to common people tools and techniques were included.
I tend to use more of the PM soft skills on a personal level, but the main tool I use is Kanban boards to manage family chores. Other than that, on occasion I will use "make or buy" analysis, EMV and three point estimates.
Kiron
Thanks for the insights, Kiron.
3PE is something I could really begin to use in my life. Saving Changes...
Thanks Karan for sharing those wonderful examples. I would be interested to see the excel template.
Personally I use the Kanban board and it's very helpful for managing household projects.
Thanks for the insights, Anish.
Kanban is something I have not even thought of so far -- but definitely see its value. If there's a similar thread in 2019 - I am sure Kanban will make it to my list then. Saving Changes...
Ha ha. It seriously helps streamline a lot of activities and saves a lot of energy in arguments.
Of course, it is more of a guideline than a rule -- we do help each other out in our listed "Responsible" areas more often than not -- but it helps in the crunch situations.
For example, the cleanliness of the TV/entertainment unit is my responsibility. If we have guests dropping by shortly - I know to focus on getting just that section clean and not worrying about other parts of the house. (Very rough-and-ready example, I know, but it illustrates the point.) Saving Changes...
