TIME MANAGEMENT
project within a given time, identify all the fac-
tors that could derail the project’s timeline: Do
you have the resources you need? Can vendors
supply in time? How long will approvals take?
Also consider: Who’s done this before? Can it be
done again faster? Who can teach me how to get
this done on schedule? If, after considering these
factors carefully, you feel the deadline is not
reasonable, go back to your superior or whoever
assigned the project to renegotiate the due date,
if possible.
Once you’ve decided on a realistic deadline,
it’s time to create a timeline. The best way to
schedule a project is by working backwards from
OUTSIDE HELP
At times even a well-organized,
time-efficient department or project
team comes up against a deadline
that seems insurmountable. When
this occurs, interns, temp workers,
freelancers, or independent contractors
are worth considering. Such outside
help can take over busywork, leaving
you and other project team members
free for the most critical tasks. More
experienced freelancers bring fresh
ideas. They excel at breaking logjams,
offering tested solutions and