This is a good use of technology! How do you use Outlook to set priorities?
I use Microsoft Office with the schedule and task manager, putting dates on the calendar for task to be accomplished. It helps keep track of what needs to be done each day and week, and it sends me reminders!
Thanks for the post, Marybeth.
Is the due date your main determinant when setting out your priorities or are there other factors you consider?
Thanks, George. What are some of the things you consider as your prioritize?
Yes, I didn't think of overlap which I should have.
Each day, reviewing the most do's due that day, and those steps to keep on track with future due dates.
I periotize the tasks first then I assigned a time frame for each depend on the needs
In addition to working on the most important tasks, I tend to see which tasks might overlap between projects. Ones that I can get the most "bang" for both projects are good to identify early. By analyzing the time frame before implementation we can end up ahead of the curve.
Great way to remeber that sequenece!
It sounds like you are well organized and productive, Lissete. Well done!
I prioritize my goals and tasks by determining first if they are short-term or long-term. I use the method for prioritizing indicated within this course’s text, by distinguishing the goal or task between urgent and crucial. Most have deadlines and I typically break up goals into smaller tasks. I work on tasks that are urgent first, then work my way through the tasks based on the level of urgency. I make sure I ask for a turnaround date when new tasks are assigned to me to ensure I can re-organize all pending tasks accordingly. I use Microsoft Outlook to color code my tasks to reflect the level of urgency. When I complete my goal/task ahead of schedule, I begin working on the next important task and so forth. I assign specific duties each day of the week and the set reminders allow me to ensure I complete my tasks on time.
We use Lotus Notes e-mail system at work, I use internal To-do list program to prioritize my tasks.
Prioritizing your goals and task are fairly common-sense approach, but challange is how to deal with goals and priorities realignment.
Thanks, Christine.
Some experts tell us to attack issues in term of importance rather than expediency.
ljeoma,
Experts stress that the fact that we can do something quickly does not necessarily mean we should do it first. do you ever find that you run out of time to do the important things becuse you spent time on the less important things you could do quickly?
Everyday I write down all the things that are pending. I then go through them and determine which are the most important and which can wait. I also look at which ones will take the least amount of time. I try to do the quick ones first then move on the the heavy duty tasks. I do this because I may not know how long a difficult or time consuming task will take.
I identify tasks that i can complete quickly and then focus the remaining time on those tasks that require more attention.
Thank you, Jeremy.
How do you use the Blackberry to set priotities, i.e. establishing which tasks are the most important?
I like to use modern tech to help me accomplish my tasks. I have taught myself how to use the Blackberry and I find it very helpfull. I am able to manage my time, tasks, and what ever else I have thrown my way.
Thanks, Darryl. it is sometimes difficult to predict when a rash of student issues will pop up. It may be helpdul for you to involve others if there are other folks to whom you can effectively delgate some of the student service activities.
