Here's how you can efficiently handle time and workload in temporary and contract work.

In my opinion, the most important and foremost task is to align the expectations. What is most important and urgent, what is expected out of the role, how and what timelines need to be followed to achieve the ambitions. Once the expectations are aligned, the most important and urgent tasks should be picked to perform. These are the most revolutionary activities. Prioritisation is the key to managing the workload and also being the most efficient at what we do.

Stay organized. Keep track of deadlines and priorities. Break tasks into smaller chunks to tackle them one at a time. Communication is huge. Keep your client or boss in the loop about progress and any potential hiccups. And don't forget to schedule breaks to recharge! Lastly, be flexible, things can change fast, so roll with it. That way, you'll keep things on track and stay sane in the process.

Efficiently managing time and workload in temporary and contract work requires strategic planning and flexibility. Start by prioritizing tasks using a tool like the Eisenhower Matrix, focusing on what's urgent and most important. Prioritize launching campaigns over less critical tasks like social media updates. Break projects into smaller, manageable tasks with clear deadlines. If you're working on a tech project, outline the key milestones and allocate time slots for each phase, such as development, testing, and deployment. Use tools like Trello or Asana to track progress and stay organized. Communicate proactively with stakeholders and propose solutions, showing your reliability and commitment to quality work.

Setting clear goals is key to success in temporary and contract work. Breaking down objectives into smaller, achievable tasks with defined deadlines not only helps maintain focus but also ensures a steady sense of progress and accomplishment. It's like building a roadmap for success, allowing us to monitor our journey and make necessary adjustments along the way. Do not forget to make your goals SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

Scope creep is the biggest thief, even if you plan your time well. Communicate clearly when tasks have gone out of scope, communicate often if not heard, and do it in writing so it is documented. Going above and beyond or exceeding expectations is not synonymous with taking double the time and energy. ;-)

"Urgent vs. Important Matrix" is a great tool for organising time and tasks. Schedule the most important tasks and most critical ones first, "eat the frog" so to speak. Then, the other tasks can fall into place within the schedule and won't disrupt the must-complete tasks.

Holding regular review meetings helps to track the progress and also to keep the expectations aligned. Checking the priorities and managing the time which needs reflection on the activities. Preparing the lesson learnt and whats working well with us. How the activities can be modified and bring the best of the solutions for the organisation.