Planning for 2025: Big Moves For Every Planner or Scheduler

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The Challenge

As 2025 approaches, many schedulers are wondering: How do I set myself up for success in the coming year? Whether you're an entry-level scheduler or a senior executive, the path forward can feel overwhelming. The sheer volume of tools, tactics, and choices can paralyze even the most experienced professionals. But success doesn't happen by chance—it’s planned. In this episode we tackle how to approach 2025.

Key Takeaways

1. Adopt the "3 Ps" Approach: Set one goal for your Personal growth, one for your Project, and one for your broader Program impact.
2. Master New Skills by Role: Junior schedulers should focus on communication and learning AI tools like prompt engineering. Senior schedulers should enhance their technical breadth and strategic clarity.
3. Plan for "Unplanned Time": Free, unstructured time isn't wasted time. It’s where creativity and breakthrough thinking occur.
4. Use Time Buckets for Strategic Initiatives: Allocate time buckets for core work, improvement efforts, and experimental projects.

Tactical Takeaway

Start Using the "3 Ps" Goal-Setting Method

Set three distinct goals for 2025 that align with your career trajectory and growth. Here’s how:

1. Personal: Pick a skill that enhances you personally, like learning Power BI or mastering advanced delay tactics. Write it down.
2. Project: Identify a challenge in your current project and develop a plan to improve it, such as refining resource tracking or progress measurement. Break it into actionable steps.
3. Program: Contribute beyond your immediate project. Consider leading a "Lunch and Learn" or sharing best practices with your team. This elevates your visibility and positions you as a thought leader.

Write down these goals and review them quarterly. Adjust as needed, but don’t skip the review. This simple framework will keep you aligned, focused, and ahead of the curve in 2025.

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