Project management and successfully juggling multiple priorities

12/18/22 • 20 min

Episode Notes
Today's discussion will be centred on project management. A project manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project and must be competent in managing the 6 aspects of a project; Scope, Schedule, Finance, Risk, Quality, and Resources.
An example of the scope statement is on my website which describes the scope of a website project for a business, with the acronym "MOSCOW"; what the website Must, Should, Could, and Won't have.

The first tip to manage multiple priorities is to have a master plan to identify what to accomplish first, preferably by using a Daily Planner. I will be creating a planner for neurodiverse people on my website for purchase. Secondly, you need to know how to organize tasks by priority. It may involve arranging tasks by the date and time when they need to get done. Thirdly, break your tasks into smaller activities. Next, limit distractions and this can include setting your phone on 'do-not-disturb’ mode, blocking or deleting apps, or turning off your devices completely.
Resources Mentioned
● Learn more about project management: www.apm.org.uk ● The Prince 2 Practitioner exam● “Atomic Habits” book by James Clear
● Learn more about the scope of a project● Music: Eric B. & Rakim- Master Plan

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In this episode, I sit with Oluwaseye Ogunfidodo, a customer service adviser, working in retail and retraining to become a software developer. He shares some of the methods he employs to amplify his ability to learn and perform efficiently as a professional with neurodiversity.

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Hello, and welcome to divine Enigma, a podcast that talks about how to navigate the complexities of the workplace as a modern day professional, while also having a site in Tennessee. My name is Sarah, your host for the podcast. And this is episode three. The show this cause podcasts will be available on all platforms where you can find podcasts, including S