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2 March 2025

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Hey friend,

February is gone. It went twice as fast as January! But I'm celebrating a big month on Substack. We managed to get our articles read by a record number of people. And most importantly, the insights are being well received. People seem to be enjoying them. Which is the ultimate goal.

Some Thoughts

The 10/10/10 rule is a simple heuristic you can use to help make better decisions that are robust and stay relevant over time. Before deciding something, ask yourself, ‘How will I feel about this decision in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years?’ This long-term perspective can help prevent impulsive choices.

What you will learn this week:

👋 Prioritizing tasks; the basics.

✌️ How to allocate resources to unblock progress.

👍 BONUS - 3 more huge moves that create change in your projects.

Project Management Magic: Transform Your Chaos into Success with These 5 High-Leverage Moves!

Introduction

The project manager is short on time. There seems to be too much to do and not enough time. Planned work or fighting fires? Updating stakeholders or updating the risk register? Delegating the finances or doing them yourself? The busy project manager often does not know what to do next. The strategic placement of effort can make all the difference between project (and professional) success and failure. As experienced project managers know, not all tasks and activities hold the same weight in contributing to project outcomes. In this article, we will delve into the five most effective places to channel your effort for maximum results, providing insights and practical strategies to enhance your project management skills.

I. Task Prioritisation: Navigating the Project Landscape

Prioritizing tasks is like playing a game of chess—it’s not just about making moves, but about making the right moves. In project management, resources like time, money, and energy are limited, so it’s crucial to focus on tasks that bring the most value.

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Postscript

We have seen an overwhelming response to our content on remote project management. Our free ebook has been downloaded over 500 times, which makes me very happy. So... we have decided to make a course going more in-depth with the methods I personally used to become (and remain) a remote PM. Sign up to the free waitlist HERE and we hope to see you online soon 😎

Until next time,

Jonathan (The Effective Project Manager)

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