Task management can certainly be considered as being related to time management. These strategies are related because when people feel that they are in congtrol of their tasks, they feel as if they have more control over their time. So in managing the tasks, what is the best thing that you can do? Read on for more in this article as it discusses 7 tips for task management.
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Here is an article titled “7 Tips for Effective Task Management”:
Effective task management is essential to completing any project successfully whether working solo or with a team. There are several tools available with many features that make the task management process much more efficient and convenient for individuals and teams.
1. Daily Task Planning
At the end of the work day, take the time to review the day’s accomplishments, cross them off of your list and plan your work for the next day.
2. Identify Tasks
It’s helpful to periodically do a ‘brain dump’ and make a list of all of the tasks that you must complete. Do a mental scan of all of your projects so that you can capture everything.
3. Limit tasks to a single action item
Break larger task down to their simplest form– a single action item that can be completed in one sitting.
4. Prioritize
Give each task a priority. You can’t complete them all in a day, and some tasks are contingent on the completion of a previous task.
5. Assign Due Dates
Once tasks are in their priority order assign due dates to them to help you track the status of a project against the projects major milestones.
6. Separate tasks into Categories
Establish a set of categories that correspond to the projects characteristics and assign certain tasks to the appropriate category.
7. Celebrate Important Project Milestones
Achieving important project milestones is a great excuse to celebrate the progress you are making on the overall project.
Keeping track of all tasks for a particular project in a single location is key!
Author, Tia Jones, is a freelance writer who contributes articles on collaboration software and project management for Central Desktop. For more information on how businesses can use collaboration software to increase productivity and improve project management visit http://www.CentralDesktop.com
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Publish Date: 04/18/2011
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