Volume 11: The Year of Getting Organized

"For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." -Anonymous

You’ve likely told yourself “one of these years I’m going to get organized.” Well, 2023 is the year. It’s only the beginning of January, and there’s plenty of time to get this year started right. Whatever you want to accomplish, we can help you manage tasks and resources more effectively. Here are three tried and true methods that'll get you organized and help you meet your goals for 2023.

1. Improve Your Communication Skills

Communication is one of those traits often taken for granted. Everyone can communicate, but just because you can doesn’t mean you’re doing so in such a way that you’re being heard. Being clear and concise is how you deliver information effectively, whether during meetings or when managing stakeholders. Getting work done isn't simply putting your head to the grindstone; there are almost always other people involved. Watch this video on task management tips and learn how to work better together and get more done at the same time.

2. Always Plan Ahead

Planning is the cornerstone of project management, and it’s a smart move to follow the example of those who do this for a living. Project managers are nothing if they're not organized. They can show you how to forecast and manage your resources so you always have what you need when you need it. They also organize their tasks, whether on a Gantt chart or list. Whatever they use, they use something, because they know without a task list you're lost. Read our ultimate guide to task management to learn how they do it, then download the free to-do list template to get started. It’s only by setting deadlines and understanding how much time you'll spend on tasks will you accomplish your goals. That’s why a plan is key to getting organized.

3. Monitor Your Resources

Software is a great return on?your investment. Our free templates can help you get organized, but they're static documents that involve manual input. Project management software gives you the tools to manage your tasks and so much more. Whether you’re looking for task management software for teams or task management software for remote teams, we've done the homework to steer you to the best tool for your money.?

Of course, managing tasks only sets you up for success, but being able to track your progress is what ensures that you’ll meet your goals. Unlike other software solutions, ProjectManager has real-time dashboards that don’t require any setup. It captures time, costs and more metrics, which are displayed in easy-to-read graphs and charts. Plus, there are customizable reports that go deeper for more detail. Our tool also has resource management features that help you balance your workload and work more productively. Watch this tutorial video to learn more.?

ProjectManager is award-winning software that can help you get organized. Meet your goals this year and every year with our online software. It delivers real-time data to help you make more informed decisions. Plus, you can collaborate with everyone from team members, contractors and vendors, regardless of where they are or when they work. Comment, share files and much more. Join the teams at Avis, Nestle and Siemens who use our software to deliver success. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.