How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines

How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines

1hBeginner2021-06-09

Authors

Samantha Bennett

Samantha Bennett

Best-Selling Author and Communications Consultant

Madecraft

Madecraft

Full-Service Learning Content Company

Course details

Have you ever worked with someone who never seemed to miss a deadline and often got things done early? If yes, you’ve likely wondered what their secret is. In this course, creativity and productivity expert Samantha Bennett will demystify how these deadline masters operate. Sam discusses the psychology of deadlines, methods you can use to set a project or target for success, and how to create timelines that work. She goes over ways you can plan for when things go off course, then concludes with practical strategies to set expectations, communicate, collaborate, and get things done.

Skills covered

Time ManagementLimited SeriesProfessional Development

Concepts

Introduction

  • The looming deadline

Why We Miss Deadlines

  • Worst possible circumstances
  • The last minute rush
  • The beauty of deadlines

Before You Even Begin

  • Talking with experts
  • Sleuthing the truth
  • Poll the team
  • Historical research

Perfecting Your Plan

  • How to prioritize
  • Why we re here
  • Defining the vision
  • Inviting dissent
  • Rewarding yourself and others

Creating Timelines That Work

  • Reverse engineering
  • Managing forward movement
  • Rewarding early communication
  • Tools to stay on track
  • Avoiding interruptions

Disasters Will Definitely Happen

  • Tech disasters
  • Material disasters
  • People disasters

Stealing Tricks of A Students

  • Underpromise and overdeliver
  • Buddy system
  • Bribery and competition works

Conclusion

  • Start getting things done
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