Time, project and promises management
This section details/reviews my methods of time, project and promises management.
I created the patterns-perspective (broad) schedule of this project with both Mahara Tasks and an iThoughts mindmap, seen right column. These helped give me a wide perspective of the overall timeframe which I could reflect back on to check/keep on schedule.
For my detail schedule of project/time management I worked incrementally, by journaling. When I would complete a task/day or something came to mind that needed attention, I would type out a quick entry. This entry could be an overview of what I had done, a next step, things that needed attention, or all of the above. I found this a very effective method. I was able to stay ahead of my outlined time-frame.
I used my iPhones; calendar and reminders to track meeting dates/times, the notes app. to help keeping track of measurements or materials that I needed to remember, the camera app. to take reference pictures of a part or something I needed to refer to.
There is always room for improvement. I know I am a perfectionist and see I still have work to do in finding a balance between quality and efficiency.
Steps to improve project management
- After review of OP4 - work on streamlining OP process
- Start to track the actual time spent on project and report
OP4 Task list
To see a description of the individual tasks in the list below click the title of the task.
OP4 Passive Solar Panel
This project is the design - build - install of a PSP otherwise known as a Trombe wall
Complete my goal articulation and timeline for creating OP4 - Broad view of timeline - Oct is the build/research section and Nov is the OP creation
I need to complete the build section of this project before Oct 30 when I depart for Switzerland. I am giving myself a 4 day window to ensure its done.
upload documents and artifacts. Design layout for OP4 - Outline created - reviewed by my advisor - revised and finalized! - Still uploading documents I have the T2 template copied and am working inputting info into pages.
Finish rough draft of OP4 to give ample time to revise and edit.
Refine, tune and edit OP2 board the bus.
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