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Question: Hello, I am a manager of a complex community building initative. There are so many details and projects I am tackling and I am feel overwhelmed and disorganized. Do you know of any books, places on the internet, or have advice on how to manage it all (i.e. task, projects, to do lists). My old system of doing things is not cuttingi it. Many thanks!
Answer: Managing a community building initiative is a huge undertaking and we understand your need to feel organized and on top of the details. You might want to begin by just organizing your tasks by project. To do lists are easier to manage if they are organized that way, and it will help you logically think through the things that need to get done for that task. Also, I might suggest that you google project software. I know microsoft has a project management software that might be helpful to you once you learn how to navigate the program. Project software would be a great way to list and track your tasks. Best of luck.
Question Date: Tue, 10/20/2009