Project managers keep your team on task

Case is made for focusing team members on as few tasks as possible ... ideally, the critical path. ...

... "Studies have shown that our brains switch between one activity and another (called executive control). We really don't do two things at once very well. " ...

Via Teamwork and Leadership Blog: Multi-tasking?

The Friction Factor

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... tweeting, and get that task done. Reduce your friction to focus on the critical tasks for your project. Also, consider chunking up that project into bite-sized work packages to accelerate to the finish line. ...

... "Make a project smaller. Reduce the scope. Have it doable in a few days or a week. Work on the other parts when the first part is done. " ...

Via Zen Habits: Get to Task Completion

The Project Design Task

Most of our projects have some type of design task in them. But what is an exceptional design? Here are some principles to anchor your thoughts. Think - usable, resilient, conscientious (or sustainable). Read on. ...

... "The best designs influence and enhance many aspects of our lives through interaction with those products/services - from our buying experience, to the delivery and packaging, to installation and use, to other products/services that complement it, to customer support and maintenance, all the way through end-of-life and disposal. " ...

Via KiteTail: Principles of Good Design