Podcast 43: Managing Multiple Projects

Podcast 43: Can Manage Multiple Projects


People think that being a good multi-tasker, something research
says is impossible, means you are able to manage multiple
projects. Most employees need to be able to manage different
projects at the same time, meeting deadlines and working with
others, to be effective.


Cohosts Dr. Tobin Porterfield and Bob Graham dig into this
important soft skills. Among the topics they discuss:





The difference between multi-tasking and managing multiple
projects

Why we believe multi-tasking works

Technology’s role

Are we using our time more effectively?

How to get ahead of multiple projects

What to do when things are not being well managed

Why looking at the Big Picture too much hurts being able to
manage multiple projects.

A real example of managing a project to ensure it can be
managed with other projects

How computers switch better than humans

Blocking out your day to ensure projects are managed well

More tips for ensuring you can juggle multiple projects

The other soft skills incorporated into managing multiple
projects

Addressing the fact that things may go wrong once in a while



 


Next week


We will be looking at the role of storytelling. While not a soft
skill, storytelling plays a huge role in being effective in a job
search and in being successful in work situations.


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