You're constantly juggling multiple tasks. How do you ensure you meet deadlines effectively?

By 1918, Charles M. Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel Corporation, was one of the richest men in the world. One day, he sought productivity advice from Ivy Lee. Lee told Schwab, “After three months, you can send me a check for whatever you feel it’s worth to you.” This was Lee’s method: 1) At the end of each day, write down the 6 most crucial things you need to accomplish tomorrow. 2) Prioritize those items in order of their importance. 3) When you arrive to work, work on the first task until it’s finished before moving on to the second task. 4) At the end of the day, move any unfinished items to a new list of six tasks for the following day. Schwab tried it, and after 3 months, paid Lee $25,000 for the significant progress.

Tools: Utilize project management tools, mobile apps, and software to track progress, set reminders, and collaborate with your team. These tools can help in staying organized and on track.

Priorize as atividades mais importantes, use ferramentas de gest?o de tempo, e delegue quando possível. Mantenha uma comunica??o clara com sua equipe e revise regularmente seu progresso para ajustar o planejamento conforme necessário.

In my experience, start by creating a game plan: once you have a full view of the situation, prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency. Break down large tasks into smaller, more manageable ones, setting time limits or blocks for each and solely focusing on that one specific task. When possible, delegate or outsource different tasks to others who can handle them effectively - it's ok to ask for help if you're overwhelmed. Learn to say No. Set boundaries when feeling overloaded and decline additional tasks.? It's also important to take breaks so as to avoid burnout, so give yourself small rewards for completing tasks and stand, stretch, walk to disconnect before diving into the next task.

In my job as a coach and therapist, I have learned to embrace flexibility, to be adaptable, and to expect the unexpected. Nothing is where it was left off from the previous session. What had been discussed and the forward plan sometimes does not happen or is delayed. Life happens and the focus often can change on the split of a dime. With strong listening skills, it is easy to adjust to the new topic and help the client with their new problem. And, to be prepared with the continued topic and plan. Using my creativity, years of experience, love of learning that has created an abundant toolbox, I can become adaptable. Others can do this too.

Leveraging a suite of well-chosen productivity tools can significantly enhance your ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively, provided you integrate them seamlessly into your workflow, regularly assess their utility, and avoid letting the tools themselves become a distraction. Consider project management software like Asana or Trello, time tracking apps such as RescueTime or Toggl, communication platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams, file storage services like Google Drive, task prioritization tools like Eisenhower Matrix, amind mapping software like MindMeister or XMind, and document collaboration tools like Google Docs or Microsoft Office Online to create your specific needs and working style.