Fortyfour-three Daily Minute

Focusing on completing your project on time causes all other aspects of the project to fall into line. Brought to you by FortyFour-Three. Your project done on time.  Tools, services and resources for regular people who are responsible for projects. Even if you aren't a professional project manager. www.FortyFour-Three.com

You can use VBA, Python, or Autohotkey as three tools that provide an easy way to automate tasks. Brought to you by FortyFour-Three. Your project done on time.  Tools, services, and resources for regular people who are responsible for projects. Even if you aren't a professional project manager. www.FortyFour-Three.com

Ask your user, watch what they are doing, solve the real problems that your customers are having.

Fixed mindset is when you believe your skill or potential is static. Growth mindset is when you understand that you can grow your skill and knowledge.

Yes. A way to deal with your frustration is to have a very big, and very clear vision. With a big vision you won't feel as frustrated because you will have something clear to work towards. 

Because with a job you have a regular, steady paycheque and you aren't asking the right people for feedback.

You won't have enough time for everything. You're going to have give up a something in order to get what you want out of the business.

How do I remember all of the the little thoughts that pop into mind?  Always have a way to record your thoughts close at hand.  Don't stress too much if you don't capture every little thought. It isn't about having just ONE brilliant thought. Having lots of different ideas helps your brain come up with more good ideas.

I blog, I podcast, but I'm not getting a lot of traction, what should I do?  You don't need to have a million followers, you just need to have committed followers.  Continue to give people something that they want and need. 

Is getting the project done on time the most important thing? It isn't the only thing to work with, but it is the most important marker. A strict end-date will drive the success of the rest of the project.

What is a process?  A series of steps that has an input, transformation, and output.

How do I know if my work is a project?  If your work is something unique, has an end-date, and is delivering new value to the organization, then it is a project. Otherwise it is likely a process or a task. 

I keep getting asked for revisions on my project. How do I stop these distractions? Talk with someone about what they are expecting, and make sure that you are delivering what they want.  Share about the opportunities that might be lost because of the continued upgrades and change requests.

I've tried something a thousand times but I have not been able to get what I want. What should I do?  Ask yourself "What would it do for me if I got what I want?"  Don't give up before you get to the finish line.

What if the project I am working on is really boring? Find ways to become engaged and improve yourself. Work done by engaged workers is better for everyone.

What is the best project management software for me to use? You need to find one that fits how you work, can be used in real-time, and shows you the tasks that you have coming up. 

I have a project, but no one else is helping me with it. What should I do?  The first step to getting help from other people is to create a sense of urgency about the work that needs to be done.

What is the Agile approach, and use I use it for my project?  The agile approach delivers value after every cycle. It is useful for some projects, but don't let it be an excuse for you to never finish the project you are working on.

Do I need to build a team?  It depends whether you need skills that you don't have to get the project done. If you build a team, it is a short-term team, not a 'forever' team. www.FortyFour-Three.com

How can I get everything done?  Don't worry about getting everything done, focus on your priorities and make sure those are complete. www.FortyFour-Three.com