Project Management for Parents by Hilary Kinney PMP

Author:Hilary Kinney, PMP [Hilary Kinney PMP]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Published: 2021-09-15T00:00:00+00:00

Lists of Tasks:

Small Projects:

Sticky Notes

Whiteboard

Sheet of Paper

Reminder list on phone

Medium to Large Projects:

Spreadsheet List

Action Item List sorted by category, date, and person responsible

Task Management App

For smaller projects, lists can be enough to keep track of tasks. The simplest way to manage a small number of tasks is to put them on a sticky note, place it where you can see it, and throw it out when the tasks are done. A better option for a larger number of tasks is to use a list or bullet format on a whiteboard or sheet of paper. You can use pen and paper or document it on your computer. You can also use reminders on your smartphone, which has the added benefit of letting you add alerts. All of these options work for smaller projects that don’t require a lot of management or communication outside the household.

For medium to large projects, tasks are easier to manage if they’re organized in one place and distributed to the people involved. This can be done in a spreadsheet or using a task management app. Spreadsheet programs like Excel are useful because you can use them to easily sort and update items. Here’s an example of an action item list that has several columns of information: status, task, category, owner, due date, and notes.

Status—identifies the task as in progress, complete, ongoing, or on hold

Task—describes the work to be done

Category—groups tasks, like preparation and post-surgery (optional)

Owner—identifies who is responsible for completing that task

Due Date—the date when the task should be completed

Notes—any clarifications about that task

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