I always look at the due dates and prioritize first by them. I obviously do the things that are due the soonest. Since I do have a full time teaching position and a part-time position I sometimes have a problem though when time conflicts become a problem. I sometimes have to forego meetings with the part-time position because my full-time position is my main source of income. This happens quite often and I usually have to look at the agendas of both meetings ahead of time and work it out with both of my bosses as to which one I can attend, and then be responisble for the content of the other.
Thanks, Tammy.
What are some of the specific things you evaluate when setting priorities as tyou balance two positions?
I usually make to do checklists and try to prioritize them. But I believe I have adult ADD, so I have difficulty staying on task with the list. I don' follow it everyday and so I usually have to just start a brand new one. I used to use the Outlook calendar with the old web address I had at work. Later they changed our site and I lost the entire setup and never got it restarted. That was probably the best for me.
Since I have become a faculty member of CTU, I have had to time managment my hours since this is my second job. I had to prioritize first what was more important, and stick with my schedule.
I agree with the deadline and identifying the amount of time it will take to complete.
But, it also takes prioritizing as to a timeline as to how long it takes to complete and what is needed to create.
Dr. Regan
I consider the deadline and the amount of time it will take me to complete.
Thanks, Betsy. I am also a list maker.
What are some things you consider when assigning the level of importance to an item on your list?
I am a list-maker. Every morning I update my list with items that did not get done the day before. I write out my list in order of importance. I also set reminders in Outlook for important tasks with a deadline.
Thanks, Rebecca.
How do you get everything done when it seems that others' priorities do not match your own?
Thanks. I have found that there are times during the day when I have to shut my door and close Outlook in order to be productive. I try to limit these "out of touch" sessions to about 90 minutes a few times per day. It seems to work for me.
I have learned to write them down and prioritize according to importance and deadlines.
I put my to-do tasks for the day in an order identified by an A, B, C method, similar to described in the course. This is a best case scenario and the day can be quickly derailed based on what shows up at my office door.
Thanks, William.
Outlook can be a very good organizational tool. However, the Outlook user still has to determine prioritites. How do you decide which things on your Outlook schedule or listed in your tasks arethe top priority items?
I find my Outlook calendar does an excellent job keeping me on track; however the reminders I hit the “snooze†button on quickly back up if I don’t stay on top of them.
Thanks, George.
What do you do to ensure that your career development goals match the goals of your employer or your customers?
I scale the tasks by periority according to the needs for my daily Job and the Goals by the importance of achievment to improve my career developments.
George
Thank you, Christine. Many "experts" suggest closing Outlook until you are ready to answer emails to avoid the temptation to let each email become an "informal instant priority."
I make myself a to-do list and take care of critical and daily tasks that must be accomplished each day. I try very hard not to get side tracked with other small things like checking too many emails or answering the phone, which can get distracting.
Thanks, Hank. It sounds like you are using the technology to help you manage time well.
Outlook has a Task section that allows you to manage your to-do list. With each task you can assign a follow-up flag as today (red), tommorrow (amber), next week (yellow). You can also assign the task to another co-worker. The Outlook system also allows you to catagorize each task as Red, Yellow or Green. Critical, Enabling or Nice to Have.
