In the majority of cases, we don’t have the luxury to work on a single project. Our lives often force us to deal with several projects simultaneously. In this post, we will discuss the best way how to manage several projects simultaneously. The Problem Managing two or more projects simultaneously is a problem that can be solved using problem-solving (creative thinking) tools. Let’s zoom out and take a look at the whole picture, including the System, Subsystem, and Supersystem. Subsystem contains a part of the System, while Supersystem contains the System (as one of its parts).For example: If three is…

My wife and I like to travel and we travel a lot. Recently we spent three weeks in China, but when the vacation was over, we had to return to work. I came to my workplace, entered my cubicle, and, as on any other day, opened the laptop and connected to the company’s systems. Pretty quickly I realized that those three weeks are too short for vacation but very long to be disconnected from work. Many things happened, and I needed to make up the leeway to get up to speed with everything that had happened and related to my…

Are you looking for a task priority management tool? We have a fabulous recommendation for you! The Urgency-Importance Matrix (UIM) is designed to help you avoid mistakes, save time in prioritizing tasks, and make better decisions. This tool has been recently introduced in the PRIZ online innovation platform. The new tool is a practical instrument for task priority management. The urgent important matrix is most effective in conjunction with Roun – Robin Ranking (RRR). Why’s Getting Your Priorities Right So Crucial? When you nail your priorities, you’re setting yourself up to manage your time like a pro. And let’s face…