The Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Plannerverse

Thursday, 11 February 2021

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 109 - Project Planning From Start To Finish.

Project Planning From Start To Finish.

Project planning seems like a simple concept. Many people can't get their heads wrapped around what that actually looks like on paper. The toggl article linked is a great resource and we are paying an homage to their simple breakdown by calling our episode the same title as their article.

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Show Notes (timings approximate)
00:00 - Introductions.

02:45 - Article.

04:00 - What is a project?

05:30 - What order do you do things in?

08:00 - Make list of what needs to be done.

10:00 - Be flexible and allow the plan to be changed.

12:00 - Try to work out the problems before you start.

16:00 - Don't rush from one task to the next task, give yourself some thinking time.

17:30 - We all have Project Planning experience; we just don't realise it.

19:00 - Don't break your project down too much.

21:00 - Practice writing a project plan on something you have done before.

22:30 - Set your goals of knowing when you have finished your project.

24:00 - Review your progress frequently.

27:00 - Using software to project plan.

29:00 - Contact us if you have any further questions.

32:00 - Thank you to our Patrons, please take a look at the Patreon page.

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A direct download is also available here: Episode109.mp3

Presenters - Karine Tovmassian and Steve Morton

Editing and production - Steve Morton

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Thursday, 21 January 2021

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 108 - How To Plan For 2021 Despite 2020

How To Plan For 2021 Despite 2020.

After a totally unexpected year, how can you plan this coming year to try and cope with whatever might come along in 2021.

04:00 - Do planner planning to make sure nothing gets forgotten, don't delay.

06:30 - Plan “free” outings/holidays. Beach, Camping, Hiking, Nature Walks, Forest Bathing (Japanese art of letting the trees “bathe” you with their oxygen).

08:15 - Make doctor’s appointments now.
09:15 - Plan weekly video chat calls friends and family-have a standing invitation. Makes you look forward to these predictable events.
11:00 - Organise your grocery store by isles. Helps you get in and out quicker. Consider hiring a delivery service.
14:30 - Leave wiggle room in your budget.
16:00 - Consider learning a new skill that can bring in an income from “at home” work.

18:45 - Franklin Covey course
20:00 - Plan themed food/game nights with your immediate family circle, consider playing the games via video chat with others.
20:45 - Oldie but goodie: consider using everything up before buying any new items. For example, some food items that stay in the cupboard and never seem to get used. Make a game out of consuming your consumables.
21:45 - Consider learning how to grow your own food! Plan a spring garden. New Year, New garden
23:30 - Consider adopting a pet that you know you will be able to care for post lockdown. Don’t be afraid to look at sick or old animals.

24:00 - Creating an home inventory of all your belongings.

27:00 - Consider selling items you no longer need. To help de-clutter your house.

30:00 - Thank you to our Patrons, please take a look at the Patreon page.